About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A day in the life

Swift needs a hands-on IT and security leader who can own today's operations and build the infrastructure foundation needed for tomorrow's manufacturing sites.

Day-to-day, you'll run the full scope of Swift IT — onboarding and offboarding, device management, incident response, and system upgrades — while keeping the issue-management system visible so nothing falls through the cracks. Security is a core part of this role: you'll enforce least-privilege access, define access boundaries for sensitive systems, tighten endpoint hygiene, and design secure vendor-access patterns across our mixed office, lab, and shared-system environments. You'll also improve role-based access controls for technical collaboration across our U.S. and Germany teams and make sure Swift's security posture keeps pace as the company grows.

The bigger opportunity here is building the foundation for what comes next. As Swift scales toward manufacturing, you'll define the standards for site networking, shared workstations, vendor access, and endpoint deployment at new facilities. You'll design secure vendor-access and remote-support patterns for production-adjacent environments, and improve role-based access controls for sensitive technical collaboration across our U.S. and Germany teams. This is a rare chance to join early, build something real, and grow your scope as Swift grows — from a sharp, hands-on leader today into the architect of Swift's global IT infrastructure tomorrow.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have strong hands-on ownership experience running company IT and cybersecurity operations in a fast-growing environment
• Have experience with multi-site networking and the complexity that comes with managing distributed infrastructure
• Are the kind of person who creates structure and documentation even when the environment is still underbuilt — and takes pride in making chaos legible
• Have deep experience with identity, endpoint, admin, backup, and access-control systems
• Exercise good judgment around security and least-privilege access in technically sensitive environments
• Feel comfortable supporting mixed office, lab, and shared-system environments — from conference rooms to lab computers to shared workstations
• Are a strong communicator who can work fluidly with leadership, vendors, and non-technical operators alike
• Effectively use AI tools in your daily workflow to move faster and document better
• Are deeply motivated to make an impact on climate change 

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience with manufacturing, industrial, lab, or hardware IT infrastructure — including setting up or scaling IT for new or physically complex sites, and working alongside systems like MES, QMS, or PLM 
• Experience with network segmentation, secure vendor access, and remote-support patterns in production-adjacent settings
• Familiarity with export-control-sensitive environments or experience supporting international operations
• German language skills (a bonus, given our Germany operations)

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $130,000 - $180,000 per year
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: May - June 2026
• Job type: Full-time, In-person 4-5 days per week
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A night in the life

As Senior Equipment Engineer on the night shift, your mission is to keep Swift's laboratory operations running smoothly after hours — providing hands-on sustaining and service support for our deposition tools and process equipment, and making sure the morning team walks into a lab that's ready to go.

On a typical night, you might start by checking SPC dashboards and deposition parameters, flagging anything that looks off to the relevant process or hardware owners. When a tool drifts out of spec, you're the one making the call — continue running, pause, or shut down — and then leading the effort to diagnose and fix the issue, whether it's vacuum instability, plasma variation, or a deposition uniformity problem. You'll restart vacuum systems and tools, review thin-film metrology results and adjust process parameters, and dig into tool logs and PLC data alongside the controls engineer. Throughout the shift, you'll coach and guide process technicians through real-time troubleshooting, helping them build confidence under pressure.

Beyond the tools themselves, you'll maintain facility equipment like compressors, gloveboxes, and chilled water systems, support spare-part tracking and consumables forecasting, and recommend improvements to operations. You'll be one of the go-to people for any safety questions or concerns that arise during the night. This is a role where strong hardware instincts, calm judgment, and the ability to mentor others all come together — and as an early member of the night shift team, you'll have a real hand in shaping how Swift operates around the clock.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have 5+ years of sustaining engineering experience with vacuum deposition tools in semiconductor or related industries
• Are versatile enough to troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical systems (high and low voltage)
• Have a fundamental understanding of vacuum chamber pumping — including mechanical, turbo, and cryogenic pumps — and are familiar with vacuum gauges, valves, and related components
• Are comfortable reviewing thin-film measurements used in process control, applying changes to bring deposition processes back in spec, and have familiarity with process controls and film analysis
• Have general EHS/safety knowledge and can identify and help resolve safety concerns related to equipment and materials
• Are an organized, strong communicator who can clearly hand off information between shifts
• Have experience working with facilities engineering firms and facilities maintenance

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience operating thin-film vacuum systems
• Hands-on troubleshooting of inline deposition equipment
• Working knowledge of sputtering, evaporation, and ALD thin-film processes
• Familiarity with analytical instruments used in the photovoltaic industry
• Experience in a startup environment
• Knowledge of EHS standards and codes
• Experience supervising or leading technicians
• Experience in high-mix or pilot manufacturing

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $125,000 - $165,000 per year + 15% shift differential
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: April – May 2026
• Job type: Full-time, 10pm-6:30am
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A night in the life

As the night shift's controls technical authority, your mission is to ensure all deposition equipment, controls systems, and facility infrastructure operate reliably overnight — diagnosing and resolving electrical and PLC-related failures safely and communicating to the day shift team when necessary.

On a typical night, you might start your 10 PM shift by reviewing handoff notes from the day team, then dive into troubleshooting a Beckhoff PLC-based control system that flagged an alarm during the evening run. You'll review I/O states and control logic, diagnose electrical faults using schematics, and partner with the equipment engineer to replace sensors, valves, MFCs, RF components, or pumps as needed. When a tool goes down, you'll work alongside the equipment engineer to get it back up — supporting mechanical repairs while leading the electrical and controls recovery. You'll also support the equipment engineer on facilities issues that arise overnight, from cooling water interruptions to gas supply problems.

When the tools are running smoothly, your nights shift to forward-looking work. You'll design and improve HMI systems for our deposition tools, develop automation routines and algorithms, and build documented troubleshooting trees so the team can resolve common failures faster. You'll implement predictive maintenance checks during off-peak hours, improve PLC alarm clarity and fault diagnostics, and strengthen spare parts readiness for the night crew. Your goal over the first 12–18 months: independently recover 90% or more of tool-down events on your shift, measurably reduce mean time to repair, and consistently leave the equipment in a state that allows process technicians to continue their work uninterrupted into the morning shift. 

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have 5+ years of hands-on equipment engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Are a strong electrical troubleshooter who can read schematics and diagnose controls and wiring problems under pressure
• Have experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting PLC systems (Beckhoff, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Have general EHS and safety knowledge, with the ability to identify safety concerns and troubleshoot solutions on the spot
• Are comfortable working a night shift schedule (10 PM – 6:30 AM) and can hand off findings to the day shift team clearly and effectively
• Are deeply motivated to make an impact on climate change

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience with PLC-controlled vacuum or deposition equipment and processes
• TwinCAT / Beckhoff proficiency or other coding and scripting experience
• Facilities troubleshooting experience — chillers, pumps, gas systems
• A background in semiconductor, thin film, or advanced manufacturing
• Prior experience working night shifts in a production or lab environment

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $135,000 - $180,000 per year + 15% Shift Differential
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: April - May 2026
• Job type: Full-time, 10pm-6:30am
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A night in the life

As a Process Technician on our night shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM PST) at Swift, you will play a central role in advancing the next generation of solar technology. You’ll help operate, refine, and scale our thin-film deposition processes, directly supporting our transition from R&D to manufacturable, high-throughput systems.

A typical night begins with a thorough review of the outgoing shift’s pass-down notes, carrying out experimental plans using the lab tools you’ve been trained on, and carefully documenting and sharing your results for the incoming day team. Because you’ll be one of a small number of people on-site, more of the role requires independent judgment—knowing when to troubleshoot on your own, when to escalate to an on-call engineer, and how to make sound decisions that keep experiments moving forward safely and accurately.

Much of the role still involves repeatable, detail-oriented work,  following procedures, recording parameters, and monitoring tool performance to ensure consistent output. As you grow in the role, you’ll also take on responsibilities such as tracking supplies, flagging workflow issues, helping refine procedures, and writing thorough shift handoff logs so the day team can hit the ground running.

Because we’re an early-stage startup, you’ll get involved in many parts of the company. You’ll learn to adapt to new tools, experiments, and processes while contributing to Swift’s evolving technical capabilities. In this dynamic environment, you’ll find many opportunities to grow your skills, and we encourage you to take full advantage of them.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have experience working in a hands-on laboratory environment
• Are comfortable working independently with minimal supervision 
• Take ownership of your work and proactively flag issues rather than waiting to be told
• Excel at writing clear, thorough shift handoff notes, the day team depends on what you document
• Are eager to learn new skills and take initiative without being prompted
• Excel at multitasking and managing your time effectively
• Are excited to collaborate with scientists and support experimental work

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• A strong motivation to make an impact on climate change
• Experience with vacuum-based deposition tools (e.g., CVD, PVD, evaporation, sputtering, or similar thin-film techniques)
• Experience in a semiconductor, R&D, or manufacturing environment
• Glovebox operation experience
• Experience handling chemicals safely and responsibly
• Skill in working with delicate samples and materials, including wafer or substrate handling
• Familiarity with SPC, MES, or other process monitoring and data systems

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including pay, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour + 15% Shift differential
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: March 2026 - April 2026
• Job type: Full-time, Non-exempt, On-Site
• Schedule: Monday-Saturday, 10pm-6:30am
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift Solar

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A day in the life

As a Technical Recruiter at Swift, your mission is to build and own Swift's scalable hiring engine from pipeline architecture through sourcing, assessing, and closing technical talent. You will be the glue between candidates and the teams that need them, ensuring every person who walks through our doors has an exceptional experience.

On a typical day, you might conduct initial candidate screens, coordinate the back-and-forth of interview scheduling across candidates, interviewers, and hiring managers, shepherd a finalist through their onsite visit, and follow up with the hiring manager to debrief. You'll spend time organizing our Greenhouse ATS to keep our talent pools current and searchable, and meet with contacts at trade school programs and universities to develop referral opportunities. You'll own the Careers inbox — triaging inbound applications, responding to candidates, and escalating promising profiles to the right people.

As an early-stage hire in a fast-moving company, you'll wear many hats. Beyond recruiting, you'll pitch in on People Ops tasks like onboarding new in-person hires and supporting immigration processes. No two weeks will look exactly the same – and if you're energized by variety, you'll fit right in.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Have 4+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, from sourcing to closing
• Have demonstrated experience hiring for technical roles — engineering, hardware, manufacturing, or materials science backgrounds are especially valuable
• Are a skilled relationship-builder who can partner closely with hiring managers, push back on unrealistic expectations, and keep candidates genuinely engaged
• Have a strong process-building mindset and take pride in creating systems that scale, not just filling individual roles
• Are deeply committed to building diverse, high-quality technical pipelines
• Thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments and adapt quickly when priorities shift
• Are deeply motivated to make an impact on climate change
• Take initiative and tackle problems you see around you, even when they're outside your formal job description

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• Experience developing and maintaining partnerships with universities, community colleges, or workforce development programs
• Hands-on experience with AI recruiting tools (sourcing automation, resume screening, passive outreach)
• Experience recruiting for process technicians, operators, or other production/manufacturing roles
• A background or network in the solar, semiconductor, or hardware industries
• Experience building and optimizing ATS workflows (we use Greenhouse)
• Experience in other People Ops areas, such as onboarding or immigration
• A track record of building diverse candidate pipelines through in-person events, community programs, or creative outreach
• Experience recruiting international candidates and helping them apply for work visas 

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $90,000 - $130,000 per year
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: April – June 2026
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has vast untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is that today's solar technology is good, but not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry. 

A day in the life

Swift Solar’s R&D team is at the forefront of development of efficient, stable, and manufacturing-ready perovskite tandem solar cells. As an R&D Scientist at Swift Solar, you will drive the development of processes, metrology, and materials for key thin film layers in the solar cell stack. The work will emphasize independently identifying shortcomings within the existing device stack and its constituent layers, followed by the independent development of strategies to overcome these limitations. You will perform systematic and statistically backed experiments to develop and optimize scalable deposition materials and processes in collaboration with other engineers/scientists and technicians at Swift Solar. You will develop and use advanced metrology techniques to quantify the resulting materials properties. Success in this role will require ownership of continued maintenance, upkeep, and training of critical deposition and characterization processes. This work will feed into developing advanced solar cell stacks for efficiency, long-term stability, and scalability to gigawatt-level manufacturing, and will involve developing unit process specifications for thin film materials and processes to reach high reproducibility. Your input will be crucial to its translation to high-volume manufacturing. You might also work with chemical suppliers to source and qualify materials for manufacturing, and design new materials to achieve higher performance, stability, or scalability. 

As an early hire, you’ll help craft Swift Solar’s culture. In this role you’ll be interacting with every part of the company, which will naturally lead to many opportunities to grow your own skills and responsibilities. We encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities.

You might be a good fit if you... 

• Hold a Ph.D. in chemistry, materials science, physics, or a related field with a focus on perovskite materials research
• Have a proven track record of independently identifying and solving complex scientific research questions aimed at improving semiconductor thin films and device performance
• Bring 2+ years of expert knowledge in thin-film deposition and characterization aiming at improved device understanding 
• Are comfortable with ambiguity, and excited to independently drive open-ended R&D projects that might go beyond your immediate area of expertise
• Are proactive, hard-working, and motivated to make an impact on climate change

A very strong candidate might bring one or more of the following...

• A demonstrated ability to improve perovskite thin films and devices to enhance performance and durability, grounded in strong scientific insight
• Hands-on experience in evaluation, characterizing, simulating, and improving opto-electronic device properties
• A deep understanding of the working principle of single-junction and multi-junction solar cells with a strong focus on device chemistry and/or physics
• 2+ years of experience in applied semiconductor research or an industrial R&D environment
• Experience in statistical process control, FMEA, and Lean Six Sigma methods

The logistics

• Compensation: Competitive package including salary, equity, and benefits
• Expected Pay Range: $110k- $160k per year
• The actual offer, reflecting total compensation and benefits, will be determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, and other qualifications 
• Ideal start date: March 2026 - May 2026
• Job type: Full-time
• Location: San Carlos, CA (Swift Solar HQ)

What you’ll love about Swift Solar

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

We recognize that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the criteria. If you’re excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every qualification listed. We're eager to meet people from all backgrounds, and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.

If you believe in our mission, but this isn’t the right job for you, please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at careers@swiftsolar.com with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit, send them this link. Thanks!

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.

About the company

At Swift Solar, our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has a vast, untapped potential to power our lives, fuel economies, and strengthen supply chains, while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is, today's solar technology is good, but it's not good enough. 

Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile, enabling applications ranging from space solar to utility-scale power generation. 

Swift Solar is a mission-focused startup supported by the US government and backed by world-class investors.. It’s a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market, and we’re in it for the long haul, together. Join our extraordinary team who is building the cutting-edge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.

Exploring Your Future at Swift

At Swift Solar, we’re always looking for passionate, talented individuals who are ready to help us revolutionize clean energy. While we may not have the exact role for you today, we’d love to connect with you to discuss future opportunities as they arise.

Here are some of the exciting roles we frequently hire for:

• Process Technicians: Running experiments to support cutting-edge perovskite solar PV research.
• Process Engineers: Driving the development and scale-up of thin-film processes.
• R&D Scientists: Pioneering advances in the field of perovskite solar PV technology.
• Software Engineers: Developing the tools and platforms that empower our mission to revolutionize solar energy.
• Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineers: Designing and refining equipment that enables the production of affordable, high-efficiency perovskite photovoltaics
• Manufacturing Engineers: Preparing for implementation of our first-of-a-kind factory.
• Maintenance Engineers and Technicians: Ensuring reliable operation of advanced machinery and systems to support uninterrupted production.
• ... And More!

Joining our talent community means you’ll be first in line to hear about opportunities tailored to your expertise. If you’re excited about what we’re building and want to stay connected for future opportunities, we encourage you to apply here. While this isn’t for a specific role, our team regularly reviews applications to identify top talent for upcoming positions.

Let’s build the future of solar together.

What you’ll love about Swift

• Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact. 
• Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cutting-edge solar technology - growth mindset; culture
• Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching, clean commuter benefits, and meaningful equity. 
• Invest in your career: You’ll grow your skills, your network, and your perspective at Swift. We’ll support you in attending conferences and taking online courses, as long as you share your new insights with the team.

Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.