Supplier Development Engineer, Photovoltaics (starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX, United States
Not specified; not specified; not specified
On-site
Bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science
1+ years experience in solar photovoltaic manufacturing
Crystalline silicon supply chain knowledge
SpaceX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to drive end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the Starlink User Terminal photovoltaic supply chain
Job Summary
SpaceX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to drive end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the Starlink User Terminal photovoltaic supply chain.
The role requires deep expertise in solar cell fabrication processes including texturing, diffusion, passivation, and metallization to enable high-volume module output.
Candidates will lead new product introduction activities, implement AI solutions for defect detection, and ensure on-time delivery while monitoring field performance.
Matching Summary
SpaceX is seeking a Supplier Development Engineer to drive end-to-end supplier development and manufacturing bring-up for the Starlink User Terminal photovoltaic supply chain.
Salary
Not specified; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in engineering or materials science
1+ years experience in solar photovoltaic manufacturing
Crystalline silicon supply chain knowledge
Supplier selection and process engineering
High-volume manufacturing ramp-up experience
Nice-to-have
3+ years experience in solar cell fabrication
Expertise in TOPCon, HJT, PERC, or IBC technologies
Experience with AI solutions for yield optimization
Knowledge of IEC 61215 and UL 1703 standards
Six Sigma and Design of Experiments (DOE) skills
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, or electrical engineering
1+ years of experience in solar photovoltaic manufacturing or supplier development
U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status required due to ITAR regulations
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee