Solar Cell Process Engineer (Starlink)
SpaceX
About this role
The Solar Cell Process Engineer for Starlink will lead development and implementation of production processes for an internal solar cell manufacturing line, supporting Starlink satellites and Starship missions. The role includes greenfield plant setup—equipment procurement, plant layout, commissioning, ramp-up—and establishing production recipes and environment to achieve high-efficiency, reliable silicon cells for space applications. The engineer will also support scaling to high-volume manufacturing and collaborate across cross-functional teams to deliver yield, uptime, and cost targets.
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About SpaceX
spacex.comSpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.
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About SpaceX
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$58k – $78k
per year