Sr. Solar Cell Process Engineer (Starlink)

SpaceX(25 days ago)

Bastrop, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$120,296 - $162,798 (estimated)Manufacturing Engineering

About this role

Senior Solar Cell Process Engineer for Starlink responsible for enabling internal high-efficiency solar cell production for satellites and space missions. The role drives the setup and ramp of a greenfield production plant — from equipment procurement and plant layout to commissioning, recipe development, and building a production team — to deliver reliable, low-defect solar cells for space applications.

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Required Skills

Process Development
Equipment Commissioning
Plant Design
Recipe Development
DOE
Statistical Analysis
Process Optimization
Defect Characterization
Root Cause
Project Planning

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering
Master’s Degree in Related Discipline
PhD in Related Discipline
ITAR Eligibility

About SpaceX

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SpaceX 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.