ALD Research Lead for Perovskite Solar Cells

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 145,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced ALD/CVD process engineer to lead development of ultra-thin barrier and transport layers for perovskite device stacks. You will select precursor chemistries, optimize process parameters, and drive conformality and throughput across multiple layers.

You will characterize films, integrate into full devices, and mentor junior researchers while collaborating with packaging engineers on encapsulation strategies. WA-based role with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, Physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of ALD or CVD process development for semiconductor, photovoltaic, or barrier applications.
• Expert knowledge of ALD reaction mechanisms, surface chemistry, and growth kinetics for metal oxides.
• Demonstrated experience with thermal, plasma-enhanced ALD, or CVD processes.
• Hands‑on experience with ALD or CVD reactor operation, maintenance, and precursor delivery systems.
• Proficiency with thin film characterization (ellipsometry, XRD, XRR, SEM, TEM, XPS, WVTR testing).
• Track record of integrating ALD films into multi‑layer device structures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ALD processes for barrier layers, charge transport layers, and passivation interlayers.
• Select and qualify ALD precursor chemistries compatible with perovskite device stacks.
• Optimize ALD process parameters (pulse times, purge sequences, substrate temperature, plasma vs. thermal) for film quality, conformality, and throughput.
• Characterize thin film properties: thickness, density, composition, barrier performance (WVTR), electrical properties, and optical properties.
• Design and execute experiments to understand nucleation on perovskite and organic surfaces.
• Integrate layers into full device stacks without damaging temperature-sensitive perovskite layers.
• Mentor and direct the work of associate researchers.
• Collaborate with the packaging engineer on thin-film encapsulation strategies.
• Develop process documentation, equipment maintenance schedules, and precursor management protocols.

Skills

8+ years experience

ALD/CVD process development

Thin film characterization

Reactor operation & maintenance

Surface chemistry & growth kinetics

Education

B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering or related

Tools

Ellipsometry

XRD

XRR

SEM

TEM

XPS

WVTR testing

Job description

Blue Origin seeks an experienced ALD/CVD process engineer to lead development of ultra-thin barrier and transport layers for perovskite device stacks. You will select precursor chemistries, optimize process parameters, and drive conformality and throughput across multiple layers.

You will characterize films, integrate into full devices, and mentor junior researchers while collaborating with packaging engineers on encapsulation strategies. WA-based role with competitive pay and benefits.