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Metrology Specialist, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift

SpaceX - Bastrop, TX

Posted Apr 29, 2026

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$55,206 U.S. median for this role
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Metrology Specialist, Solar Cells (Starlink) - Day Shift Bastrop, TX SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. METROLOGY SPECIALIST, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) - DAY SHIFT At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Metrology Specialist to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology tools used to measure cell thickness, sheet resistance, lifetime, efficiency, and other critical parameters. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology equipment including IV testers, photoluminescence (PL) systems, AOI tools, sheet resistance meters, thickness measurement tools, and lifetime testers used throughout solar cell production - Perform routine calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance on tools supporting texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and final testing steps - Monitor metrology data trends, identify deviations, and support root cause analysis to ensure cell parameters (efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor) meet targets - Work closely with engineering teams to develop operating procedures and implement improvements for measurement accuracy and repeatability - Execute startup/shutdown procedures and maintain equipment in ISO-classified cleanroom environments -

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