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Rocket Lab · 5 hours ago

Senior R&D Process Engineer I

Albuquerque, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company focused on delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Senior R&D Process Engineer I will develop new processes and improve existing capabilities for manufacturing cutting-edge solar cell products, contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with various teams within the organization.

AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead/contribute to semiconductor fabrication process development projects to advance new products from concept phase through manufacturing phase

Develop a detailed understanding of the design, construction, manufacturing methods, and operating principles of series interconnected multi-junction solar cells and their operation in the space environment

Develop an understanding of the relationship between fabrication process and device performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability

Write process recipes, work instructions with process and engineering controls, and develop an understanding of fabrication tool functionality. Help troubleshoot tool issues and process-related device issues including hands-on work in a clean-room

Contribute technical innovation to improve product value and increase market share, including new device designs, manufacturing methods, and manufacturing cost reduction and analysis

Develop sufficient expertise with available modeling, growth, fabrication, test, and design tools to recommend better methods, improved designs and upgrade opportunities

Assume ownership and accountability for successful completion of research projects and customer programs

Interact with outside vendors to procure tools and equipment for fabrication of devices

Report results both internally and externally with presentations and formal reports

Develop strong working relationships across the organization. Train and work closely with technicians and operators

Develop understanding of the customer base and design requirements for space solar cells and other products

Use analysis tools such as Excel, JMP and presentation tools such as Word and PowerPoint to develop thoughtful and correct analyses and conclusions of projects, and present those conclusions to others in a convincing and confident manner

Qualification

Semiconductor fabricationIII-V semiconductor techniquesProcess developmentSolar cell designManufacturing methodsTechnical innovationVendor interactionAnalytical skillsProject managementTeam collaboration