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Starpath

Polymer Chemist - Space Solar

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$125K - $200K/yr

As a Polymer Chemist on the Starlight team, you will own the polymer materials, encapsulation systems, and barrier chemistries that protect our perovskite solar cells from the space environment. You ...

First Solar

Development Engineer IV

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Experience with thin-film perovskite solar cells or perovskite integration in an industrial R&D environment is highly preferred but not required. Required Skills/Competencies: * Sputtering & Vacuum ...

Starpath

Test Engineer - Space Solar

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Direct experience testing photovoltaic hardware - solar cells, strings, panels, or arrays - ideally multi-junction (III-V) or perovskite cells for space or other high-reliability applications * Hands ...

First Solar

Development Engineer II

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

Familiarity with solar cells and relevant physics devices. * Experience with reliability and ... Perform material and device research to enhance perovskite film quality at various band gap values ...

First Solar

Development Engineer II

Santa Clara, CA

Familiarity with solar cells and relevant physics devices. * Experience with reliability and ... Perform material and device research to enhance perovskite film quality at various band gap values ...

Active Surfaces

Test Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Expertise in perovskite solar cells and or organic photovoltaics (OPVs). * Experience with PV module reliability and qualification standards (IEC 61215, 61730) and accelerated aging. * Experience ...

Active Surfaces

Test Engineer

Woburn, MA · On-site

Expertise in perovskite solar cells and/or organic photovoltaics (OPVs). * Experience with PV module reliability and qualification standards (IEC 61215, 61730) and accelerated aging. * Experience ...

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What are perovskite solar cells?

Perovskite solar cells are a type of photovoltaic device that use a perovskite-structured compound as the light-harvesting active layer. These materials are known for their high efficiency, low production costs, and ease of fabrication compared to traditional silicon-based solar cells. Perovskite solar cells have rapidly advanced in performance over the past decade, making them a promising technology for next-generation solar energy. However, challenges such as long-term stability and large-scale manufacturing still need to be addressed before widespread commercial adoption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a perovskite solar cell researcher?

To thrive as a Perovskite Solar Cell Researcher, you need a solid background in materials science, chemistry, or physics, typically backed by an advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in a related field. Experience with laboratory techniques, characterization tools (like XRD, SEM, and UV-Vis spectroscopy), and familiarity with solar cell fabrication and testing are crucial. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration and communication skills help you excel in interdisciplinary research environments. These skills are vital for driving innovation, ensuring reliable experimental outcomes, and advancing the development of efficient and stable perovskite solar technologies.

What are some common challenges faced by researchers working on perovskite solar cells, and how can new team members best prepare for them?

Researchers in the field of perovskite solar cells often encounter challenges related to material stability, device scalability, and reproducibility of results. The rapid degradation of perovskite materials under moisture, heat, or light exposure requires meticulous lab practices and ongoing optimization of encapsulation techniques. New team members can best prepare by staying current with the latest research, familiarizing themselves with advanced characterization methods, and developing strong collaboration skills to work effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Engaging in regular team meetings and sharing experimental insights helps overcome technical hurdles and accelerates collective progress.

What is the difference between Perovskite Solar Cells vs Photovoltaic (PV) Technicians?

AspectPerovskite Solar CellsPhotovoltaic (PV) Technicians
Required CredentialsTechnical knowledge of solar cell materials, basic electronics, and lab skillsElectrical or renewable energy certifications, hands-on installation skills
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development facilities, and testing environmentsInstallation sites, maintenance facilities, and fieldwork
Industry UsageResearch and development of new solar cell technologiesInstallation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of solar panel systems

Perovskite Solar Cells focus on research and development of innovative solar materials, often in labs, while Photovoltaic Technicians primarily install and maintain solar panel systems in the field. Both roles require technical skills but differ in environment and specific expertise.

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Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist - Space Solar

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

Starpath
1 - 10 employees
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$125K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist - Space Solar
Position Details
Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Starlight Solar
Travel: Occasional
About Starpath
Starpath develops and manufactures the technologies that will enable humans to live on the Moon and Mars. Today, we are building robotic systems that locally produce the essential commodities a lunar civilization will require at extreme scale: water, power, and oxygen. Our ultimate goal is to build and operate a self-sustaining city on Mars.
The Role
The Starlight team is focused on dramatically improving space solar power to support Starpath's core mission and the greater space economy. Starlight manufactures the lowest cost and highest performance space solar ever, which will power the majority of new satellites built on Earth and all of Starpath's equipment on the Moon and Mars.
As a Thin-Film PV Materials Scientist on the Starlight team, you will own the materials and process chemistry behind our perovskite solar cells. You'll drive the chemistry decisions that determine cell efficiency, yield, environmental stability, and lifetime in space - from precursor formulation through deposition, interface engineering, and integration with encapsulation.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and optimize precursor formulations and solution-processed deposition routes for perovskite solar cells, including film growth, post-treatment, and process scaling
  • Engineer charge transport layers, interfaces, and contact stacks to maximize cell efficiency and operational stability
  • Drive root-cause investigations on yield, efficiency, and degradation issues - connecting chemistry to electrical and optical performance
  • Develop environmental stability strategies - moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, and radiation tolerance - and partner with the polymer/encapsulation team on integration
  • Characterize materials, interfaces, and devices using techniques such as XRD, XPS, photoluminescence, and IV/EQE
  • Translate bench chemistry into stable, reproducible, high-yield processes in partnership with manufacturing engineering
  • Push back on unnecessary complexity - simplify chemistries, reduce process steps, and cut overhead wherever it doesn't add value

Required Qualifications
  • Master's or PhD in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, applied physics, or a related discipline
  • Graduate research experience with perovskite, thin-film photovoltaic, or related optoelectronic materials
  • Demonstrated ability to connect materials chemistry to device performance through characterization and analysis

Preferred Qualifications
  • PhD in a relevant discipline with a research focus on perovskite photovoltaics
  • Direct experience with solution-processed deposition methods - spin coating, blade coating, slot-die coating, or vapor-assisted deposition
  • Hands-on experience with precursor formulation, solvent engineering, and additive optimization
  • Familiarity with charge transport materials, interface passivation, and contact stack engineering
  • Experience scaling perovskite chemistry from research scale to larger-area or pilot manufacturing
  • Knowledge of perovskite degradation mechanisms and stability strategies (moisture, oxygen, thermal, UV, radiation)
  • Familiarity with glovebox and cleanroom operations, chemical safety, and contamination control
  • Exposure to aerospace, space, or other high-reliability hardware environments

Compensation & Benefits
  • Location: Los Angeles (Hawthorne), CA
  • Competitive salary plus equity package; compensation scales with candidate experience
  • PTO & health/dental/vision coverage included

EAR 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.

Equal Opportunity
Starpath is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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