Sr. Fluids Systems Engineer, Solar Cell Factory (Starlink)
Core
Design, build, and optimize fluid systems for the delivery of critical gases and chemicals in high-volume solar cell fabrication for Starlink constellations and launch vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical/chemical systems engineer (fluids)
Builds
Modular fluid distribution systems, tanks, pumps, heat exchangers, gas panels, valves, scrubbers, and abatement systems for solar cell manufacturing facilities.
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Semiconductor-like cleanroom environments / Solar cell production
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fluid systems design, P&ID development, equipment sizing, fluid and thermal analysis, system-level CONOP development, structural analysis, materials and component selection, safety/hazard assessments (FMEAs, HAZOPs), data acquisition and control system design, regulatory compliance (OSHA, EPA, ASME, NFPA, SEMI), continuous improvement (lean manufacturing)
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, experience with gases or hazardous chemicals in manufacturing/semiconductor industries, photovoltaic/semiconductor/thin-film deposition manufacturing experience, knowledge of pyrophoric/toxic gas handling protocols, cleanroom HVAC integration, air separation units (ASUs), process safety management, fluid dynamics software (ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo), CAD tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
Technologies
ANSYS Fluent, Pipe-Flo, AutoCAD, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Design and activate fluid systems for gas and chemical distribution; own cradle-to-grave projects from requirement definition to commissioning; design modular systems for scale manufacturing; perform safety assessments and ensure regulatory compliance; deploy data acquisition and control systems; collaborate on process integration and optimization; support installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting; track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC