Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization

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Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization

SpaceX

• Bastrop, TXtoday

Support solar cell manufacturing via metrology, sample prep, and characterization for Starlink satellites.

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Seniority Technician

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree High school

Experience 3+ yrs

Industry Semiconductor

Role Quality / Testing

Materials

silicon25

Techniques

I-V testing1PL/EL imaging2lifetime testingoptical microscopy22SEM118ellipsometry11spectrophotometry7four-point probe1

Role details

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. MATERIALS R&D TECHNICIAN, SOLAR CELL CHARACTERIZATION Starlink is building the world's largest satellite constellation to deliver fast, reliable internet to people who need it most—and powering that constellation starts on the factory floor.

We are insourcing solar cell manufacturing end-to-end, from crystal growth and ingot production through wafering and cell fabrication, to drive performance, cost, and scale at every step. High-efficiency, high-reliability cells made in-house are the backbone of the Starlink network: more photons in means more data out to customers around the world. As a Materials R&D Technician for solar cell characterization, you will partner directly with engineering to stand up lab equipment and run characterization testing of insourced solar cells.

You will execute metrology and sample preparation, keep lab tools calibrated and producing trusted data, and support root cause analysis for cell performance and yield. The measurements you take will feed recipe development, process control, and high-volume manufacturing of cells that power next-generation Starlink satellites and Starship missions to the Moon and Mars. S. S. S. C. C. S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here .

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. com .

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Common questions

Where is the Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization role at SpaceX based?

This role is based in Bastrop, TX.

What degree is required for the Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization role at SpaceX?

This role requires a High school.

How many years of experience does this Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization role require?

The posting calls for at least 3 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization role work with?

silicon.

What techniques or methods are required for this Materials R&D Technician, Solar Cell Characterization role?

I-V testing, PL/EL imaging, lifetime testing, optical microscopy, SEM.