mPower Technology, Inc. is looking for a Vice President of Engineering in San Diego, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3097868641 is live since 2025-03-04 20:30:42.

Founded in 2015, mPower builds the world’s most advanced solar energy solutions to power humanity’s next generation of large-scale space missions. The company’s pioneering solar-cell technology, DragonSCALESTM, has been tested and proven to perform optimally even in the harshest environments. Using readily available materials and standard manufacturing processes, DragonSCALESTM is economically engineered to enable cost-effective space power designs with unparalleled customization, resilience, and scale, driving the future of the accelerating New Space economy.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Demonstrated experience managing and building an engineering team of 10+ employees.
3. Deep technical experience with particular emphasis on fabrication process development and semiconductor device manufacturing.
4. 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.
5. Experience with solar cell device design/theory is a plus.
6. Experience in a production-oriented manufacturing facility is a plus.

Professional Attributes

1. Out of the box thinker.
2. Strong communication skills and a great motivator.
3. Able to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.
4. Able to work and lead cross-functionally with the team.
5. Execution oriented.

Minimum Requirements

MS in Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering degree.
5+ years of experience in semiconductor fabrication, aerospace manufacturing or other similar manufacturing industry.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing