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Director of Space Solar Technology

Fremont

$200k-$250k / year

full-timedirectorenergy

💼 About This Role

You'll lead Tandem PV's space solar program from the ground up, building and managing a team to adapt our perovskite/silicon tandem technology for orbit. Your work will deliver high-efficiency, lightweight power systems for satellites and spacecraft. This is a ground-floor opportunity at a well-funded startup entering a rapidly growing market.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Define technical roadmap for space-qualified tandem solar panels
  • Hire, manage, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
  • Adapt terrestrial tandem technology for space environments
  • Oversee development of lightweight panel architectures

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years experience developing space solar cells or photovoltaic arrays
  • Track record leading engineering teams or complex technical programs
  • Background in perovskite, tandem, or thin-film solar technologies

✨ Nice to Have

  • Experience with radiation effects on solar cells and space environmental testing
  • Knowledge of lightweight panel architectures and reliability in LEO environments
  • Experience qualifying hardware for flight readiness

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 🚀 Ground-floor opportunity in a growing space solar market
  • 💰 Competitive equity in a well-funded startup
  • 🏢 Work in a new pilot manufacturing facility
  • 🌍 Mission-driven team building a more sustainable world
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