SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

Metrology Specialist - Solar Cells, Starlink

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeBastrop, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalency certificate is required, or an associate’s degree in a STEM field.
At least 2 years of experience working in a hands-on technical position, unless qualifying through the associate’s degree alternative.
Experience with metrology or inspection tools in semiconductor, solar, or precision manufacturing environments is preferred.
Knowledge of optical, electrical, and materials characterization techniques, including IV testing, photoluminescence, ellipsometry, and sheet resistance, is preferred.
Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation is preferred.
Experience performing calibrations and maintaining measurement system accuracy in high-volume production is preferred.
Proficiency with statistical process control and data analysis tools is preferred.
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures is preferred.
Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols is preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions is preferred.
Ability to stand for up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting is required.
Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes or odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces is required.
Must be available to work one of the listed 12-hour shifts: Sunday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Saturday, with approximate hours of 5:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Must meet U.S. export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Responsibilities

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology equipment, including IV testers, photoluminescence systems, automated optical inspection tools, sheet resistance meters, thickness measurement tools, and lifetime testers used throughout solar cell production.
Perform routine calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance on tools supporting texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and final testing steps.
Monitor metrology data trends, identify deviations, and support root cause analysis to ensure cell parameters, including efficiency, open-circuit voltage, short-circuit current, and fill factor, meet targets.
Work with engineering teams to develop operating procedures and implement improvements to measurement accuracy and repeatability.
Execute startup and shutdown procedures and maintain equipment in ISO-classified cleanroom environments.
Support production by performing dispositions on nonconforming cells based on metrology results.
Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spare parts while upholding safety and quality standards.
Track maintenance activities and present equipment status reports to leadership.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities.

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.

METROLOGY SPECIALIST, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK) - DAY SHIFT

At SpaceX, we are building the next generation of space infrastructure to enable large-scale AI data centers in orbit. These orbital AI platforms require massive amounts of reliable, high-efficiency solar power to support intensive computing workloads in space. To make this possible, we are standing up one of the largest solar cell manufacturing facilities in the world. We are seeking a Metrology Specialist to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology tools used to measure cell thickness, sheet resistance, lifetime, efficiency, and other critical parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot metrology equipment including IV testers, photoluminescence (PL) systems, AOI tools, sheet resistance meters, thickness measurement tools, and lifetime testers used throughout solar cell production
Perform routine calibration, verification, and preventive maintenance on tools supporting texturing, PECVD, PVD, metallization, and final testing steps
Monitor metrology data trends, identify deviations, and support root cause analysis to ensure cell parameters (efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor) meet targets
Work closely with engineering teams to develop operating procedures and implement improvements for measurement accuracy and repeatability
Execute startup/shutdown procedures and maintain equipment in ISO-classified cleanroom environments
Support production by performing dispositions on nonconforming cells based on metrology results
Maintain inventory of consumables and critical spares while upholding strict safety and quality standards
Track maintenance activities and present equipment status reports to leadership

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate
2+ years of experience working in a hands-on technical position OR an associate’s degree in a STEM field

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Experience with metrology or inspection tools in semiconductor, solar, or precision manufacturing environments
Knowledge of optical, electrical, and materials characterization techniques (IV testing, PL, ellipsometry, sheet resistance)
Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation
Experience performing calibrations and maintaining measurement system accuracy in high-volume production
Proficiency with statistical process control (SPC) and data analysis tools
Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and gowning procedures
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Experience with lock-out/tag-out, job hazard analysis, and chemical safety protocols
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and executing digital work instructions
Demonstrated punctuality, ability to work in a high-stress environment, and flexibility to adjust priorities

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand up to 6 hours, lift up to 25 pounds unassisted, and maneuver around equipment in a factory setting
Ability to work in industrial environments with fumes/odors, noise, hazardous chemicals, and confined spaces
Must be available for one of the following AWS shifts (start and end times are approximate):
- A Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Sunday-Wednesday
- B Shift – 5:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday-Saturday

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].

About the Company

SpaceX

Builds rockets and runs Starlink satellite internet

SpaceX builds and launches reusable rockets and spacecraft for NASA, the military, and companies, and it runs Starlink, a satellite internet service for homes and businesses. In 2020, its Dragon capsule became the first privately built spacecraft to carry astronauts to the International Space Station. Its Falcon 9 rocket lands its first stage so the booster can fly again, which cuts launch costs, while Starlink beams internet from low-orbit satellites to small dishes for a monthly fee. SpaceX also owns xAI, maker of the Grok chatbot and owner of the social network X, and is building Starship, a fully reusable rocket meant to carry people to the Moon and Mars. Elon Musk founded SpaceX in 2002, and it is based in Starbase, Texas.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Starbase, Texas
Founded: 2002

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