Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization

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Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization

SpaceX

• Bastrop, TXtoday

Own solar cell characterization and metrology for Starlink's in-house solar cell manufacturing.

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Seniority Entry level

Work On-site

Type Full-time

Degree BS

Experience 1+ yrs

Industry Aerospace

Role Quality / Testing

Materials

silicon wafers2thin films17photovoltaic cellssemiconductor devices

Techniques

I-Vquantum efficiency1PL/EL imaging1lifetimeSEM-EDS6optical microscopy21spectroscopy28ellipsometry11four-point probeSuns-VocEQE/IQEminority-carrier lifetime (QSSPC/PL)FIB cross-sectioningAFM21XRD60FTIR108XPS20SIMS6ICP-MS11

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 ENGINEER, 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 Engineer for solar cell characterization, you will own offline metrology and materials characterization of insourced solar cells—building the measurement capability, analysis methods, and physical understanding needed to raise cell performance and yield.

You will turn electrical, optical, and materials data into root cause, and interface with process, production, and quality teams to lock in durable fixes. If you are passionate about solving hard problems, anchor your engineering judgment with first-principles thinking, and are relentless about acting with urgency, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

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Common questions

Where is the Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization role at SpaceX based?

This role is based in Bastrop, TX.

What degree is required for the Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization role at SpaceX?

This role requires a BS.

How many years of experience does this Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization role require?

The posting calls for at least 1 years of relevant experience.

What polymers or materials does this Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization role work with?

silicon wafers, thin films, photovoltaic cells, semiconductor devices.

What techniques or methods are required for this Materials Engineer, Solar Cell Characterization role?

I-V, quantum efficiency, PL/EL imaging, lifetime, SEM-EDS, optical microscopy, spectroscopy, ellipsometry.