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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 21 days SpaceX's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 52% of SpaceX's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at SpaceX
- high 1459 stale, 43 reposted of 2,362 open
- Hiring momentum
- 3062 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from SpaceX's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for SpaceX.
About this role
The Solar Cell Quality Engineer at SpaceX will be responsible for ensuring the quality of solar cells used in the Starlink satellite constellation. This role involves managing inline and offline metrology, defining test methods and acceptance criteria, and collaborating with engineering teams to prevent defects in the production process. The engineer will also lead root cause analysis for quality issues and mentor junior staff, contributing to the overall quality culture within the fab.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
- 1+ years of experience in chemical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or mechanical engineering in design, analysis, and/or system implementation
Nice to have
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, electrical engineering, or related technical discipline
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in solar cell, PV module, semiconductor device, or high-volume manufacturing quality/metrology
- Experience defining sampling plans, test methods, and spec limits
- Proficiency with data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, JMP, R, or equivalent)
- Hands-on experience with PV metrology tools
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires frequent travel and extended hours
- Physical demands include lifting 25 lbs and various physical activities
- ITAR requirements limit applicants to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
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Listed by SpaceX on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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