The Company:
Solestial, Inc. is the solar energy company for space. Solestial’s core technology is a breakthrough ultra-thin silicon solar cell that can self-cure radiation damage at normal operating temperatures in space, packaged in a flexible, lightweight panel designed to achieve minimum degradation for up to 10 years in LEO. Solestial panels can be mass-produced using automated machines resulting in costs 90% lower than incumbent technologies, with virtually unlimited manufacturing capacity. From today’s satellite constellations and research projects to tomorrow’s utility-scale energy infrastructure and services in space, Solestial is powering the new space economy.
The Role:
As a Laser Processing Engineer you will be working with solar module engineers on developing novel solar module processing tools from concept to completion. You will start working at Solestial's R&D pilot line and will develop pilot scale processing tools. You will also transition the developed processes and tools to a new automated mass production line. Specifically, the laser processing engineer will aid in development of peripheral laser equipment and will assist in design elements of any mechanical systems necessary to integrate any and all laser equipment for cell or module production. This includes, but is not limited to: vacuum chuck design, XYZ chuck systems, peripheral handling equipment for specific laser tool, alignment tools, among others. Basic understanding of software/hardware design elements such as limit and safety switches is necessary.
This is an exciting position as part of a positive, supportive, and passionate team! A competitive compensation package, including equity and full benefits (see below), will be offered.