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Mesodyne · 3 months ago

III-V Photovoltaics Engineer at an Energy Startup

Somerville, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

Mesodyne is an energy startup focused on innovative photovoltaic technology. They are seeking a highly motivated III-V Photovoltaics Engineer to lead the development of low-bandgap InGaAs PV cells and transition their LightCell technology to commercial products.

EnergyNanotechnology

Responsibilities

Own the design, fabrication, integration, testing, and optimization of photovoltaic cells in the LightCell

Develop new PV cell designs including lattice mismatched with an optimized bandgap, back contacted, multijunction, etc

Work towards productization by transitioning from prototype to scalable, manufacturable designs

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build prototypes for deployment in government and commercial pilot projects

Qualification

Photovoltaics EngineeringMicrofabricationPV Electrical CharacterizationPV Cell PhysicsTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

PhD in electrical engineering, material science, physics/applied physics, or a related field with a focus on semiconductor devices

A working understanding of PV cell physics and behavior

Strong hands-on microfabrication experience is required, including metalization, etching, lithography and thin film deposition

Hands-on PV electrical and optical characterization experience by methods such as IV, EQE, reflectance, Hall, CV, and TLM is required

Preferred

An understanding of PV cell modeling and simulation is desired but not required

Prior experience with III-V materials for thermophotovoltaics, concentrator, multijunction, space or other high performance PV devices is particularly relevant

Knowledge of III-V epitaxial growth is desirable but not required