Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on1011, Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, 78602, United States
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 believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations.
As a Device Physics Engineer for Solar Cells, you will 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. Your work will span from ingot growth all the way through cell production and module fabrication, ensuring our solar cells deliver unmatched power density and durability for Starship, Starlink, AI Satellites, and deep-space missions.
You will spearhead state of the art production processes and work through the entire life cycle of setting up a greenfield solar cell production plant. This includes equipment and lab procurement, plant design and layout, equipment commissioning and ramp-up, recipe and process development, and building a world-class production team and environment. Your work will form the backbone of the Starlink network, where photons of sunlight in are directly proportional to photons of data out to customers, helping provide internet to tens of millions of customers all around the world.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
Work location
Work model: On-site
1011, Chestnut Street, Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas, 78602, United States
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Skills: Python, R, SQL, Pecvd, PVD, Sem, Ellipsometry, Raman, Halst, Tvac.
Education: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline required; Master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other STEM discipline preferred; Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, or other STEM discipline preferred.
Frequently asked questions about Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells at SpaceX
What does a Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells at SpaceX do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells at SpaceX will own end-to-end cell efficiency roadmap across ingot growth, wafer prep, deposition, passivation, and metallization; define and qualify incoming wafer specifications for shj compatibility with suppliers for gw-scale volumes; design and iterate shj cell architectures optimized for space radiation tolerance and high specific power; and develop fab-wide metrology strategy to select, commission, and calibrate inline and offline testing tools.
What are the requirements for this Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells role?expand_more
To qualify for the Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells at SpaceX position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline; 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering design, analysis, and/or system implementation; and U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, Asylee, or eligible for required authorizations.