Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)
Core
Lead end-to-end cell efficiency ownership and process integration for high-volume silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells for space missions.
Role type
Senior IC device physics engineer (solar cells)
Builds
High-specific-power, radiation-tolerant SHJ solar cells for Starlink, Starship, and deep-space missions
Domain
Aerospace + Photovoltaics (Solar Cells)
Required skills
SHJ cell architecture design, process integration (ingot to module), metrology strategy, reliability engineering, physics-based modeling (PC1D, Sentaurus), DOE/statistical analysis, cleanroom operations, equipment commissioning
Preferred skills
Master's/Ph.D. in STEM, vacuum/plasma physics, space degradation mechanisms, Python/R/SQL scripting, perovskite tandems, GW-scale manufacturing experience, cost-of-ownership modeling
Technologies
PECVD, PVD, SEM, TEM, EL/PL, TRPL, LBIC, PC1D, Quokka, Sentaurus, SIMTRA
Responsibilities
Define wafer specifications for SHJ compatibility, design space-optimized cell architectures, develop fab-wide metrology strategy, lead reliability engineering and accelerated life testing, build physics-based models for loss analysis, scale lab processes to production environments, mentor team on PV physics fundamentals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
