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
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.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or a STEM field
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor crystal growth manufacturing, research, or characterization
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% time
- Work performed in an environment requiring exposure to fumes, odors, and noise
- Comfort occasionally working in tight or confined spaces
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, our revolutionary satellite constellation, will deliver low-latency broadband internet worldwide. We are committed to offering access to high-speed internet to customers and are looking for a Materials Engineer to utilize their knowledge, experience, and creativity to solve materials and processing challenges in silicon crystal growth and wafer production for Starlink solar cells.
- Own the full lifecycle of equipment specification, validation, and process development for silicon ingot and wafer production.
- Specify and implement in-process and off-line metrology tools for quality control.
- Develop silicon ingot and wafer quality specifications; conduct testing and performance evaluation to ensure specifications are met.
- Lead root cause failure investigations to resolve process issues.
- Push material and crystal growth process limits to enable higher PV efficiency.
- Collaborate with...
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