# Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Bastrop, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8917749002?gh_jid=8917749002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-sr-device-physics-engineer-solar-cells-starlink/

## About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Device Physics Engineer to lead end-to-end cell efficiency ownership in our high-volume silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cell fab. Acting as the central process integration expert, you will collaborate with specialized process and equipment engineers to maximize cell performance to achieve state of the art efficiency, define wafer specifications, design space-optimized cell architectures, and establish comprehensive metrology and reliability frameworks. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 5+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation
- Ability to travel frequently for work, potentially for extended periods of time during machine buyoffs and startup
- Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
- Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Tags: AI Satellite Solar Engineering

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