R D Engineer Scientist

Swift Solar

San Carlos, California

Full Time

Posted October 21, 2025

$110k - $160k

Solar Energy

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Job Description

The R&D Engineer Scientist at Swift Solar will develop and optimize thin film deposition processes and materials for high-efficiency, stable perovskite tandem solar cells, contributing to scalable manufacturing and advancing solar technology to address climate change.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize processes, materials, and metrology techniques for thin film layers in solar cells.
Identify shortcomings in existing device stacks and develop strategies to improve performance and stability.
Perform systematic experiments to develop scalable deposition methods and materials.
Develop and maintain advanced metrology techniques to quantify material properties.
Create unit process specifications for thin film materials to ensure high reproducibility.
Collaborate with suppliers to source and qualify materials for manufacturing.
Design new materials to enhance solar cell performance, stability, and scalability.
Translate research findings into scalable processes suitable for gigawatt-level manufacturing.

Requirements

Have a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials research, physics or related fields, or a Masters degree plus at least two years of directly relevant R D experience.
Have 2 years of experience in thin-film deposition and characterization techniques such as XRD, XRF, PL, JV, and advanced methods.
Be comfortable with ambiguity and excited to independently drive open-ended R D projects that might go beyond immediate area of expertise.
Be proactive, hard-working, and motivated to make an impact on climate change.
Have expert knowledge of metal halide perovskite materials and their characterization.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range of $110,000 to $160,000 per year

Full-time work schedule

Work environment perks including 100% coverage of monthly premiums for HMO PPO group healthcare plan options

75% coverage of dental and vision insurance premiums

401(k) matching

Clean commuter benefits

Meaningful equity in the company

Support for attending conferences and taking online courses to grow skills

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