E-SPACE
E-SPACE

Lamination Engineer

TLDR

Play a crucial role in driving success through innovative lamination processes in the dynamic field of aerospace manufacturing, with opportunities for professional growth.

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life. The E-Space Manufacturing Solar Team builds the world's most advanced aerospace products.     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:
  • Develop and optimize dry and wet lamination and assembly processes 

  • Operate lamination processes (hotmelt, adhesives, UV/thermal curing)  

  • Develop encapsulation and coating stacks 

  • Select and qualify materials for production 

  • Apply and optimize protective coatings and encapsulation layers for environmental and mechanical protection. 

  • Ensure electrical and mechanical robustness of the final product 

  • Troubleshoot lamination and interconnection defects 

  • Perform scale-up to production 

  • Develop SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation for lamination and assembly operations. 

What you will bring to this role:
  • BS or MS in Engineering or related field 

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in lamination ideally with flexible electronics manufacturing. 

  • Hands-on experience with thin-film device lamination and encapsulation. 

  • Experience with flexible substrates and R2R systems 

  • Familiarity with lamination materials such as adhesives, barrier films, and protective coatings. 

  • Ability to work closely with production, quality, and equipment teams in a manufacturing environment. 

Extra points for the following:
  • Experience with UV resistant encapsulation materials. 

  • Background in lightweight, flexible electronics. 

  • Familiarity with failure modes related to lamination, delamination, cracking, or interconnect fatigue. 

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.

Why E-Space is right for you:

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success.  Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.  In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.  

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

E-Space builds advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) systems specifically designed to support large-scale deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We cater to businesses and innovators looking for reliable space-based communications that seamlessly bridge the gap between Earth and space.

Founded
Founded 2022
Employees
51-200 employees
Industry
Diversified Telecommunication Services
Total raised
$50M raised
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