Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (starlink)
SpaceX
Bastrop, TX, United States
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Silicon heterojunction (shj) solar cell expertise
End-to-end cell efficiency roadmap ownership
Process integration from ingot to module fabrication
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SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Device Physics Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing team, focusing on high-efficiency silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells. The role involves overseeing the entire production process, collaborating with engineers to enhance cell performance, and ensuring the solar cells meet the demands of various SpaceX missions.
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Job Summary
This role is critical to the Starlink network as it ensures unmatched power density and durability for satellites and deep-space missions.
The engineer will spearhead the setup of a greenfield solar cell production plant, handling everything from equipment procurement to fab ramp-up.
Responsibilities include defining wafer specifications, designing radiation-tolerant cell architectures, and establishing comprehensive metrology frameworks for real-time process control.
Matching Summary
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SpaceX is seeking a Sr. Device Physics Engineer for its solar cell manufacturing team, focusing on high-efficiency silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells. The role involves overseeing the entire production process, collaborating with engineers to enhance cell performance, and ensuring the solar cells meet the demands of various SpaceX missions.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Silicon Heterojunction (SHJ) solar cell expertise
End-to-end cell efficiency roadmap ownership
Process integration from ingot to module fabrication
Reliability engineering for space environments
Physics-based modeling using PC1D or Sentaurus
Nice-to-have
Experience with perovskite tandem cells
GW-scale manufacturing ramp-up experience
Strong publication record in PV journals
Proficiency in Python, R, or SQL for data analysis
Leadership of multidisciplinary technical teams
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
5+ years experience in chemical engineering design or system implementation
7+ years experience in solar cell physics or process integration
U.S. citizenship or eligible work authorization status required
Work Rights
Must be U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee