Space-Grade Laser Process Engineer

Airbus Ventures; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401K with match

Disability and life insurance

Space-oriented mission impact

Job summary

Solestial is seeking a Laser Process Engineer in Tempe, AZ to develop, optimize, and scale laser-based manufacturing for solar cells and modules. You will work closely with the Principal Laser Engineer to deploy laser processing tech, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement across development and production environments.

This hands-on role covers laser dicing, polymer ablation, masking, and related processes while coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Automation

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in a technical environment.
• Experience with lasers, optics, photonics, or laser-based processing.
• Ability to design, debug, and improve hardware systems.
• Data collection and analysis to optimize processes.
• Basic scripting for automating equipment sequences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize laser processing techniques for solar cell/module fabrication.
• Design, build, and set up laser tooling and related systems.
• Run experiments, collect data, and refine process settings.
• Create automation scripts for equipment control in R&D and manufacturing.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, and automation teams.
• Assist with installation, debugging, and commissioning of laser equipment.
• Support transition of processes from development to production.

Skills

Lasers & optics

Data analysis

Scripting basics

CAD experience

Hardware debugging

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Materials Science

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Solestial is seeking a Laser Process Engineer in Tempe, AZ to develop, optimize, and scale laser-based manufacturing for solar cells and modules. You will work closely with the Principal Laser Engineer to deploy laser processing tech, troubleshoot, and drive continuous improvement across development and production environments.

This hands-on role covers laser dicing, polymer ablation, masking, and related processes while coordinating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Tooling, and Automation