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Captek International

GDP Clerk

Vista, CA · On-site

Apply Encapsulation Fee to all jobs on a daily basis. * Update Encapsulation Fee report on a daily basis. * Initiate low yield NCR's. * Adherence to HACCP and Food Defense. Qualifications: * Good ...

Cellanome

Staff Scientist, Chemistry

Foster City, CA

$140K - $200K/yr

Develop strategies for immobilization or encapsulation of key reagents on surfaces or in particles. * Perform characterization of materials and biomaterials using analytical techniques. * Support ...

Endress+Hauser

Assembler, Electromechanical

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$19 - $25/hr

Mix and apply epoxies, silicones, or other encapsulation materials to protect solder joints and electrical connections. * Inspect completed assemblies for workmanship, solder quality, and conformance ...

amphenol

Manufacturing Engineer

Fremont, CA · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

Design, develop, and validate MEMS assembly processes for both production and prototype builds, including techniques such as wire bonding, die attach, overmolding, and encapsulation, with optimal ...

Kalon Executive Search

Manufacturing Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$120K - $140K/yr

Apply statistical tools to assess variables, optimizing the encapsulation line for better performance and consistency. * Oversee capital equipment projects, including upgrades and installations, and ...

Kinetic Personnel Group

Assembler

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

Under general supervision, this position performs final assembly of sensors, including cable preparation, soldering, connector installation, and encapsulation of sensor connections. The ideal ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for encapsulation in California is $28.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $22.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is encapsulation?

An Encapsulation job typically involves operating machinery and processes to coat, seal, or enclose substances—such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or food products—within a protective shell. This helps control release, improve stability, and enhance product effectiveness. Workers in encapsulation roles may handle equipment setup, quality checks, and troubleshooting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in encapsulation roles?

To thrive in an Encapsulation role, you need a solid understanding of manufacturing processes, attention to detail, and expertise in handling encapsulation equipment, often supported by experience in pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, or food processing. Familiarity with automated encapsulation machines, quality control standards, and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) certification is highly beneficial. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help ensure precision and efficiency in daily tasks. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, adhering to safety regulations, and contributing to smooth production operations.

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Professionals in Encapsulation roles often encounter challenges such as maintaining consistent product quality, troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, and adhering to strict safety and cleanliness standards. Balancing production quotas with quality requirements demands keen attention to detail and efficient time management. Collaboration with quality assurance and maintenance teams is common, ensuring that the entire process runs smoothly. Successfully overcoming these challenges helps improve both workflow efficiency and product reliability, making you a valuable asset to the manufacturing team.

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Infographic showing various Encapsulation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 78% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,834 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Senior Photovoltaics / Solar Array Engineer - Solar & Deployables

Muon Space

San Jose, CA • On-site

$183K - $198K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

About the role
Muon seeks a Senior Photovoltaics / Solar Array Engineer to own the design, qualification, and sustainment of the photovoltaic systems that power our spacecraft - solar cell selection and test, encapsulation and lamination, array electrical architecture, and array-level performance prediction. This role owns the array from cell coupon through qualified flight hardware, optimizing total system efficiency across mass, power, and cost.
You'll be a foundational member of our new Solar & Deployables hardware group, serving as technical owner of the photovoltaics pillar. Starting from Muon's platform building blocks, you'll tailor designs to mission requirements, partner closely with solar cell vendors and manufacturers, and make key decisions that balance power performance, reliability, cost, and schedule.
Due to the hands-on nature of this role, it requires onsite work at our San Jose, CA location three days a week.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the technical owner for photovoltaic systems - cells, encapsulation, and array electrical architecture - for assigned missions
  • Lead solar cell selection and qualification, including procurement specifications, screening, and radiation/thermal performance characterization
  • Build and manage partnerships with solar cell vendors and manufacturers, from cell procurement through co-development of array assemblies
  • Define array electrical architecture: string sizing, blocking/bypass diode strategy, grounding and bonding, and layout
  • Optimize total system efficiency - trading mass, power, and cost at the array and spacecraft level
  • Develop and maintain array performance predictions (BOL/EOL, radiation degradation, thermal derating) and reconcile them against test and on-orbit data
  • Own encapsulation, lamination, and bonding processes for panel assembly; partner with manufacturing on work instructions, tooling, and yield improvements
  • Own array and coupon qualification, including environmental test (vibration, TVAC, thermal cycling) and acceptance data packages
  • Work with mechanical, structural, and thermal engineers to iterate array designs for performance and manufacturability; support make vs. buy decisions
  • Document and champion photovoltaics best practices and design standards; contribute to design reviews (PDR, CDR, MRR)
  • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, and drive arrays to scale from prototype builds to constellation quantities
Required Qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing high-reliability hardware, including 5+ years with solar arrays or photovoltaic systems
  • Strong understanding of solar cell physics, with hands-on experience across single, double, and triple junction cells
  • Hands-on experience with one or more of: space solar cell selection/screening, encapsulation/lamination, or array electrical design
  • Working knowledge of array performance prediction (BOL/EOL, radiation and thermal effects) and power budgeting
  • Experience with array or coupon qualification, including environmental test (TVAC, vibration, thermal cycling)
  • Strong systems-level thinking across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and power domains
  • Strong skills with drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and mass/power budgets; proficiency with standard tools (CAD, PLM, test equipment)
  • Extensive documentation capabilities: build procedures, test plans, design trades
  • Experience working with external vendors for part development and manufacturing
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional coordination skills
  • B.S. or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
Nice-to-have Skills
  • Flight heritage - solar array hardware you designed that has successfully operated in space
  • Direct experience with IMM space solar cells and coverglass selection
  • Experience with array electrical modeling and radiation-degradation methods (e.g., EQFLUX / displacement damage dose)
  • Experience defining or running in-house panel lamination processes
  • Familiarity with grounding, bonding, and ESD/arcing mitigation for high-voltage arrays
  • Experience with array substrate/panel mechanical design and integration with deployables
  • Software skills in Python, MATLAB, or similar
Salary
The salary range for this role is $183,000- $198,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

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