Perovskite Thin-Film Coatings Engineer II

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks a Solution Processed Coating Research Engineer to advance deposition of thin-film layers for perovskite photovoltaic devices. You will prepare precursor inks, run coating experiments, characterize films, and optimize processes alongside the lead engineer in a hands-on lab environment.

The role emphasizes coating science, lab notebook discipline, and participation in DOE campaigns, with opportunities for deep expertise in coating techniques and materials science.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science.
• 0–5 years in solution-processed thin-film deposition.
• Hands-on wet-chemistry lab experience.
• Knowledge of thin-film characterization methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare precursor solutions and functional inks following established formulations.
• Operate spin coaters, blade coaters, and slot die coating systems to deposit thin-film layers.
• Execute annealing and post-treatment protocols (thermal, vacuum, gas-quench, anti-solvent).
• Perform film characterization: profilometry, optical microscopy, UV-Vis, photoluminescence, spectroscopy, contact angle, and surface roughness measurements.
• Maintain detailed lab notebooks documenting ink preparation, coating parameters, environmental conditions, and results.
• Support DOE campaigns by preparing substrate batches, executing parameter sweeps, and compiling statistical results.
• Maintain coating equipment including cleaning, calibration, consumable replacement, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Lab techniques

Documentation

Safety practices

Experiment planning

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or Materials Science

Tools

Spin coaters

Blade coaters

Slot-die coater

Job description

Blue Origin seeks a Solution Processed Coating Research Engineer to advance deposition of thin-film layers for perovskite photovoltaic devices. You will prepare precursor inks, run coating experiments, characterize films, and optimize processes alongside the lead engineer in a hands-on lab environment.

The role emphasizes coating science, lab notebook discipline, and participation in DOE campaigns, with opportunities for deep expertise in coating techniques and materials science.