Careers

About the position

mPower Technology has an immediate need for a VP of Engineering. This is a full-time position that will lead and manage all mPower development activities.

Roles and Responsibilities  

• Build and manage a best-in-class engineering team 
• Lead/contribute to process development projects to advance new products from concept phase through manufacturing phase 
• Lead development of flex circuit assembly designs and transfer to fabrication/production while evaluating key metrics including device performance, cost, reliability and manufacturability
• Write work instructions based on understanding of fabrication tool functionality  
• Develop and execute a strategy to cost-effectively test and space qualify mPower products, both internally and with third-party vendors 
• Contribute technical innovation to improve product value and increase market share, including new device designs and manufacturing methods
• Develop and manage an annual engineering budget. Make recommendations on capital equipment for lab testing and prototyping capabilities
• Assume ownership and accountability for successful completion of projects/programs
• Develop and present analyses and conclusions of projects and present those conclusions to others
• Interact with outside vendors to develop tools and equipment for fabrication of devices
• Report results both internally and externally with presentations and formal reports
• Develop strong working relationships across the organization. Train and work closely with technicians and operators
• Develop understanding of the customer base and design requirements for space solar cells and other products. 

 Qualifications

• The ideal candidate has an advanced degree in electrical engineering, microelectronics, materials science, physics or equivalent training, experience in solar cell product development, and strong background in silicon PV or flex circuit semiconductor fabrication techniques 
• Demonstrated experience managing and building an engineering team of 10+ employees 
• Deep technical experience with particular emphasis on fabrication process development and semiconductor device manufacturing  
• Already have or able to develop a detailed understanding of the design, construction, manufacturing methods and operating principles of high efficiency silicon mono-crystalline solar cells and perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells and their operation in the space environment 
• Experience with solar cell device design/theory is a plus 
• Experience in a production-oriented manufacturing facility is a plus 

Education and Experience

• MS in Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering degree
• 5+ years of experience in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace manufacturing or other similar manufacturing industry
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Green card holder 
• Position and compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and skills

The annual salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $240,000.

Why join us?

• We are emerging as the clear leader for providing solar power solutions for Space 2.0 – critical enabling infrastructure
• We just landed the largest space power contract in history valued over $50M and growing rapidly
• We have highly differentiated and patented technology with a clear lead in the market
• We have developed a proven product that has been tested, flown in space, and ready for high volume production
• We posses a deep sales funnel valued over a half billion dollars with engagement across nearly all major space primes, traditional and new
• We are led by an experienced management team with innovation track record