SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
About the role
As a Materials Engineer for solar cell characterization, you will own offline metrology and materials characterization of insourced solar cells—building the measurement capability, analysis methods, and physical understanding needed to raise cell performance and yield. You will turn electrical, optical, and materials data into root cause, and interface with process, production, and quality teams to lock in durable fixes.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, materials engineering, chemical engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 1+ years of professional experience in materials characterization, failure analysis, semiconductor/PV metrology, or a related laboratory or manufacturing role (internship and co-op experience applicable)
- Willingness to travel to other SpaceX sites and/or vendors as needed (up to 25%)
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods in the lab and on the manufacturing floor
- Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to support manufacturing, tool bring-up, and critical milestones
More about this role
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
Starlink is building the world's largest satellite constellation to deliver fast, reliable internet to people who need it most—and powering that constellation starts on the factory floor. We are insourcing solar cell manufacturing end-to-end, from crystal growth and ingot production through wafering and cell fabrication, to drive performance, cost, and scale at every step. High-efficiency, high-reliability cells made in-house are the backbone of the Starlink network: more photons in means more data out to customers around the world.
As a Materials Engineer for solar cell characterization, you will own offline metrology and materials characterization of insourced solar cells—building the measurement capability, analysis methods, and physical understanding needed to raise cell performance and yield. You will turn electrical, optical, and materials data into root cause, and interface with process,...
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