Sr. Materials Engineer, Electronic Materials
Core
Lead development and optimization of CVD recipes and device fabrication processes to boost solar cell efficiency and drive material/process innovations for Starlink satellite systems.
Role type
Sr. Materials Engineer (Electronic Materials)
Builds
Solar cells, panel-level packaging, and electronic systems for space and terrestrial applications
Domain
Aerospace / Semiconductor manufacturing / Photovoltaics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Semiconductor device physics, CVD and PVD fabrication, solar cell development, panel-level packaging, PCB manufacturing, supply chain management, metrology tool specification, material failure analysis, simulation integration, cross-functional leadership
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in materials science/electrical engineering, photovoltaics background, electrical device testing (IV, CV, Hall effect), optical characterization (ellipsometry, spectroscopy), microscopy (SEM, AFM, XPS), process R&D
Technologies
CVD, PVD, IV, CV, Hall effect, ellipsometry, UV-VIS-IR spectroscopy, PL, EL, QSSPC, SEM/EDS, Raman, XRD, AFM, XPS, SIMS, FTIR, DMA, DSC
Responsibilities
Lead CVD recipe and device fabrication process optimization; Own equipment lifecycle from specification to validation; Build supply chains for wafers, gases, and chemicals; Address material challenges in panel-level packaging; Specify in-process metrology tools; Drive end-to-end material R&D programs; Collaborate with design, reliability, and production teams; Manage compliance risks; Mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities