Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (starlink)

SpaceX

Bastrop, TX, United States
On-site
Silicon heterojunction (shj) solar cell expertise
End-to-end cell efficiency roadmap ownership
Space environment radiation tolerance design
SpaceX is seeking a Device Physics Engineer for its Starlink project, focused on maximizing the efficiency of high-volume silicon heterojunction solar cells. The role involves comprehensive collaboration across various engineering disciplines to enhance cell performance, alongside establishing metrology and reliability frameworks

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading the end-to-end cell efficiency roadmap for a high-volume silicon heterojunction solar cell fab supporting Starlink's satellite constellation.
  • The engineer will design space-optimized cell architectures ensuring radiation tolerance and thermal vacuum cycling durability for deep-space missions.
  • Candidates must be able to spearhead state-of-the-art production processes from equipment procurement through plant commissioning and ramp-up.

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SpaceX is seeking a Device Physics Engineer for its Starlink project, focused on maximizing the efficiency of high-volume silicon heterojunction solar cells. The role involves comprehensive collaboration across various engineering disciplines to enhance cell performance, alongside establishing metrology and reliability frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Silicon Heterojunction (SHJ) solar cell expertise
  • End-to-end cell efficiency roadmap ownership
  • Space environment radiation tolerance design
  • Fab-wide metrology strategy development
  • Physics-based modeling using PC1D or Sentaurus

Nice-to-have

  • GW-scale manufacturing ramp-up experience
  • Perovskite tandem cell optimization knowledge
  • Strong publication record in PV journals
  • Experience with lean manufacturing principles
  • Passion for sustainable energy and space tech

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in solar cell physics or process integration
  • U.S. citizenship or eligible work authorization status

Work Rights

Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee

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