Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink)

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Sr. Device Physics Engineer, Solar Cells (Starlink) 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. SR. DEVICE PHYSICS ENGINEER, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) Starlink believes in providing fast, reliable internet to those that need it most. We design, build, and launch the world's largest and most advanced satellite constellation that is capable of delivering high-speed internet to even the most remote locations. We are seeking an exceptional Sr. Device Physics Engineer to lead end-to-end cell efficiency ownership in our high-volume silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cell fab. Acting as the central process integration expert, you will collaborate with specialized process and equipment engineers to maximize cell performance to achieve state of the art efficiency, define wafer specifications, design space-optimized cell architectures, and establish comprehensive metrology and reliability frameworks. Your work will span from ingot growth all the way through cell production (wafer prep, deposition, passivation, metallization) and module fabrication. Your work will ensure our solar cells deliver unmatched power density and durability for Starship, Starlink, AI Satellites, and deep-space missions. You will spearhead state of the art production processes, and work through the entire life cycle of setting up a greenfield solar cell production plant, including equipment/lab procurement, plant design/layout, equipment commissioning and ramp-up, recipe and process development, and working to

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