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Starpath · 1 day ago

Photovoltaic Materials Engineer – Space Solar Hardware

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $180K/yr

Starpath Robotics is developing a full stack solution for commercial scale rocket propellant production on the Moon and Mars. They are seeking a Photovoltaic Materials Engineer to advance photovoltaic technologies for the space environment, serving as a technical expert on solar cell chemistry and long-term degradation mechanisms relevant to orbital missions.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Maintain a deep knowledge of the state-of-the-art for photovoltaic technologies, serving as the company's internal technical expert on PV physics

Contribute to future photovoltaic technology roadmaps

Evaluate/characterize promising new photovoltaic technologies developed internally or with partners, aggressively driving them towards maturity

Collaborate with engineering/reliability/manufacturing teams on all matters related to photovoltaic materials (processing, handling, testing, etc.)

Support supplier evaluation and material process development

Work cross-functionally to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of all technical communications related to Starlight products

Qualification

Photovoltaic materialsThin-film technologiesExperimental skillsData analysisEngineering judgmentTechnical communicationSpace solar arraysStartup experienceSpace environmental testing

Required

Ph.D. or M.S. in Chemistry, Materials Science, or related field

Experience with photovoltaic materials or thin-film technologies

Strong experimental and data analysis skills

Ability to translate materials behavior into system-level implications

Clear technical communication and strong engineering judgment

Preferred

Direct experience with space solar arrays, deployables, power systems packaging, or similar hardware

Startup / small-team environment experience

Experience with space environmental testing standards (NASA GEVS, ECSS, or similar)

Benefits

PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included

Company

Starpath

Starpath designs and manufactures robotic propellant production factories for the Moon and Mars, reducing the cost of deep space transport, and enabling humans to be a multi planet species.

Founded in 2022