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 solutions and advancing solar technology innovation.

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.
Use advanced metrology to quantify material properties and ensure reproducibility.
Maintain and operate critical deposition and characterization equipment, providing training as needed.
Develop unit process specifications for materials and processes suitable for high-volume manufacturing.
Collaborate with suppliers to source and qualify materials for manufacturing.
Design and develop new materials to enhance solar cell performance, stability, and scalability.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in chemistry, materials research, physics or related fields, or a Master's degree plus at least two years of directly relevant R D experience
At least 2 years of experience in thin-film deposition and characterization techniques such as XRD, XRF, PL, JV, and advanced methods
Expert knowledge of metal halide perovskite materials and their characterization
Experience in developing and optimizing scalable deposition materials and processes for thin film layers in solar cells
Ability to perform systematic experiments to develop and optimize deposition materials and processes
Experience in developing and using advanced metrology techniques to quantify materials properties
Ownership of continued maintenance, upkeep, and training of critical deposition and characterization processes
Experience in developing unit process specifications for thin film materials and processes to reach high reproducibility
Experience in sourcing and qualifying materials for manufacturing, including working with chemical suppliers
Ability to design new materials to achieve higher performance, stability, or scalability
Ability to identify shortcomings within the existing device stack and develop strategies to overcome these limitations
Ability to work independently on open-ended R D projects that might go beyond immediate area of expertise
Proactive, hard-working, and motivated to make an impact on climate change

Benefits & Perks

Competitive 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 healthcare plan, and 75% coverage of dental and vision insurance premiums

Additional benefits such as 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity

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