Silicon Wafer R&D Technician for Space Programs

InvestedintheMission; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Wafer Engineering to join Starlink efforts and advance silicon wafer fabrication recipes for high-quality wafers powering our satellites and missions. You will collaborate with engineering to rapidly bring online advanced wafer fab R&D lines and help refine processes for reliable performance.

You will lead equipment commissioning, process development, wafer characterization, and safety compliance while supporting production transfer and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor wafer manufacturing, cleanroom operations, or high-tech production (photovoltaics or silicon processing).
• 1+ years of experience handling flammable, toxic, corrosive, and/or hazardous chemicals safely.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering to rapidly bring online silicon wafer fab development lines.
• Drive equipment commissioning, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Perform wafer processing tasks (ingot cropping, slicing, cleaning, degumming, surface conditioning).
• Execute DOEs to optimize silicon recycling procedures and minimize contamination of raw materials.
• Test and evaluate supplier materials through contamination analysis and performance checks.
• Perform silicon wafer characterization; ensure lab equipment is maintained and calibrated.
• Safely handle chemicals and adhere to all EHS protocols.
• Maintain 5S standards and cleanroom protocols in work areas.
• Participate in training exercises for production silicon wafer fabrication technicians.

Skills

Semiconductor wafer manufacturing

Cleanroom operations

Materials handling

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's or associate's degree in STEM

Tools

ICP-MS

GDMS

XRT

SEM/TEM

FTIR

Resistivity mapping

Minority carrier lifetime testing (PL)

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Materials R&D Technician, Silicon Wafer Engineering to join Starlink efforts and advance silicon wafer fabrication recipes for high-quality wafers powering our satellites and missions. You will collaborate with engineering to rapidly bring online advanced wafer fab R&D lines and help refine processes for reliable performance.

You will lead equipment commissioning, process development, wafer characterization, and safety compliance while supporting production transfer and