Senior Thin-Film Materials Engineer — High‑Efficiency PV

SpaceX; Texas; Sur place; USD 140 000 - 210 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer, Thin Films, to advance PECVD-deposited films for Starlink cell performance and manufacturability. You will partner with process engineers, define material requirements, and drive first-principles problem solving across teams.

Expect ownership of complex challenges with a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You will mentor engineers and contribute to material specifications, supplier interactions, and process improvements to boost efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a STEM discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience with thin films, PECVD or other vacuum-deposited coatings, or electronic materials in a manufacturing or R&D environment.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred for advanced research roles.

Responsabilités

• Partner with solar cell process engineering on PECVD thin films and develop materials requirements and targets.
• Operate as technical expert for thin-film materials, establish methods, and drive improvements in yield and reliability.
• Lead structured root-cause analysis and coordinate with cross-functional teams to implement durable material/process solutions.

Connaissances

PECVD deposition

Thin films

Materials characterization

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in materials science or related

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Outils

Ellipsometry

FTIR

SEM

XPS

Description du poste

SpaceX is seeking a Senior Materials Engineer, Thin Films, to advance PECVD-deposited films for Starlink cell performance and manufacturability. You will partner with process engineers, define material requirements, and drive first-principles problem solving across teams.

Expect ownership of complex challenges with a fast-paced, safety-focused environment. You will mentor engineers and contribute to material specifications, supplier interactions, and process improvements to boost efficiency and