Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink) is open at SpaceX in Bastrop, TX. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $193K. Posted on Oct 26, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Own end-to-end cell efficiency roadmap: integrate processes across ingot growth, wafer prep, deposition (PECVD, PVD), passivation, metallization, and testing to drive significant efficiency gains Define and qualify incoming wafer specifications (e.g., resistivity, lifetime, thickness uniformity) for SHJ compatibility, partnering with suppliers and internal supply for tens of GW-scale volumes Design and iterate SHJ…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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