Quality Inspector, Solar Cells (Starlink)

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.

QUALITY INSPECTOR, SOLAR CELLS (STARLINK)

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 Quality Inspector to conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at various production stages and perform final outgoing quality verification.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct visual, mechanical, and electrical inspections of solar cells at incoming, in-process, and final stages including checks for cracks, chips, edge quality, print defects, and layer uniformity

• Operate and interpret results from metrology tools such as IV testers (AM1.5/AM0), photoluminescence (PL), electroluminescence (EL), AOI systems, and sheet resistance meters

• Verify critical cell parameters including efficiency, Voc, Jsc, fill factor, thickness, and lifetime against targets

• Perform final outgoing quality verification and packout inspections prior to shipment

• Document inspection results, disposition nonconforming material, and support root cause analysis for quality issues

• Work closely with production and engineering teams to improve yield and reduce defects

• Maintain inspection records and ensure compliance with quality standards in cleanroom envi

Department: AI Satellite Solar Production