We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Thin Film Solar Sputter Engineer to support the manufacturing of flexible thin film photovoltaic modules. This hands-on role focuses on operating, monitoring, and optimizing manufacturing and roll-to-roll (R2R) processing equipment used in the deposition and fabrication of thin-film solar layers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in web handling, process control, and thin-film sputter deposition in a cleanroom or high-tech manufacturing environment. What you'll be doing: • Operate and maintain roll-to-roll vacuum deposition and sputter coating systems used for thin-film production. • Monitor process parameters and equipment performance to ensure optimal web tension, alignment, film uniformity, film thickness, and composition. • Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on web-handling and deposition equipment. • Work with the team to optimize and develop new processes. • Lead process development, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with R&D teams. • Handle substrates and materials (e.g., substrates, targets) with care and precision in accordance with SOPs (instructions). • Document operational steps, process deviations, and maintenance activities in production logs and reports. What you will bring to this role: • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology, Materials Science, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment. • Minimum 5 years of experience with roll-to-roll or web-based processing equipment. • Strong understanding of web dynamics including tension control, tracking, splicing, and substrate handling. • Minimum 5 years of experience with magnetron sputter deposition techniques for thin films. • Expertise in vacuum, mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems on production tools. Extra points for the following: • Experience specifically with thin-film photovoltaic materials (CIGS, CdTe, a-Si, OPV, perovskites). • Knowledge of process control systems (SCADA, PLC) and data logging tools. • Previous work in pilot-scale or high-volume manufacturing of flexible electronics or photovoltaics. This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Arlington, TX office. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used-so we're looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that's your experience - then we'll be immediately wow-ed. E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.