SpaceX · 1 week ago
Thin Films Specialist, Silicon Assembly (Starlink)
Bastrop, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
6+ years expSpaceX is a pioneering aerospace manufacturer and space transport services company dedicated to enabling human life on Mars. They are seeking a Thin Films Specialist to work on the Starlink satellite constellation, focusing on the development and manufacturing of integrated circuit packaging and assembly. The role involves operating deposition systems, optimizing recipes, and collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure product quality and reliability.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain deposition systems, including physical vapor deposition (PVD) to deposit precise thin films of metals, dielectrics, and semiconductors
Develop and optimize deposition recipes by tuning parameters such as temperature, pressure, gas flow rates, and precursor delivery to achieve target film thickness and composition levels
Monitor process performance using in-situ sensors and metrology equipment like 3D profilometers, ellipsometers, reflectometers, and X-ray fluorescence (XRF) to ensure film uniformity, step coverage, and contamination control
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions, analyze process drifts, and perform root cause investigations to minimize defects and enhance deposition rates
Collaborate with process integration, lithography, and etching teams to qualify new materials and integrate deposition steps into overall device fabrication flows
Document process data, prepare reports on key metrics (e.g., deposition rate, film resistivity, refractive index), and contribute to design of experiments (DOE) for process enhancements
Comply with cleanroom protocols, hazardous gas handling safety standards
Assist in tool installations, preventive maintenance, and qualification testing to support high-volume production and rapid prototyping
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
6+ years of professional experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment; OR bachelor's degree in an engineering, math or science discipline
Must be able to work all shifts and be willing to work overtime and/or weekends as needed
Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching may be required to perform the functions of this position
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs. unassisted
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in materials science, electrical engineering, or a related field
3+ years of practical experience in semiconductor deposition processes in a fab setting
Strong knowledge of deposition methods, including ALD, PECVD, LPCVD, PVD, plasma sputtering with understanding of various thin film properties and high vacuum environments
Proficiency in data analysis and process control software (e.g., JMP, Excel) for statistical process control (SPC) and trend analysis
Physical stamina to manage equipment in a cleanroom suit and handle sensitive substrates
Experience with high-k dielectrics, advanced metals (e.g., Cu, Ti, SuS), or 3D structures
Background in R&D projects involving novel thin films, such as perovskites or graphene, and integration with factory automation systems
Certification in semiconductor manufacturing or knowledge of ISO and SEMI standards
Background in yield optimization, automation integration (e.g., with fab MES systems), or lean Six Sigma methodologies
Company
SpaceX
SpaceX is an aviation and aerospace company that designs, manufactures, and launches rockets and spacecraft.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$11.78BKey Investors
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Elon Musk
Founder, CEO & CTO
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CFO
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