Power Electronics Engineer
Company: Starcloud
Location: Redmond
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Company Overview: Starcloud is
building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts
and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to
take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling
techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space. Join our team,
push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this
pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy. Position
Overview: As a Power Electronics Engineer at Starcloud, you will
play a critical role in designing and optimizing advanced power
electronics systems for our space-based data centers. This dynamic
and challenging position demands a highly skilled and innovative
individual with deep expertise in power generation and converter
development. You will work on a wide range of applications, from
low voltage to high kV, powering a range of distinct systems. Key
Responsibilities: Design and Development: Lead the design,
analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters tailored for harsh
space environments. Conduct electrical power system and sub-system
level design trades and develop comprehensive requirements. Define
and perform rigorous electrical power system verification testing
and analysis. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of design,
test, and production engineers to create groundbreaking power
electronics hardware. Optimization and Analysis: Develop and
optimize designs for power conversion systems, ensuring peak
efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. Address and
resolve EMI/EMC challenges in power adaptors to ensure compliance
with stringent regulatory standards. Perform advanced modeling,
simulation, and testing of power electronics to validate and refine
designs. System Integration and Support: Lead schematic capture and
PCB layout design, ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and
compliance with design specifications. Oversee board bring-up,
execute comprehensive test campaigns, and propose effective
solutions to design challenges. Develop efficiency, mass, and cost
models for power electronics designs, exploring and implementing
various topologies to enhance performance. Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering,
Physics, or a related STEM discipline. Minimum of 1 year of
professional experience in power converter development. Preferred
Qualifications: Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or
a related field. Strong expertise in analog control and discrete
logic design. Extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and
testing of power electronics. Proficient in voltage and current
mode control and compensation design. Strong understanding of DC-DC
topologies, with the ability to select optimal architectures and
components. Familiarity with failure mode effects and criticality
analysis. Experience designing wire wound and planar inductors and
transformers. Proficiency in power supply testing and packaging for
harsh environments. Familiarity with spacecraft electrical power
systems and knowledge of radiation effects. Experience designing
and working with solar arrays as input power sources. Knowledge of
lithium-ion battery handling, safety, and usage. Compensation and
Benefits: Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits
package, including: Power Electronics Engineer/Level I: $100,000 -
$120,000 per year Power Electronics Engineer/Level II: $115,000 -
$150,000 per year Potential for stock options, discretionary
bonuses, and other long-term incentives. Comprehensive medical,
vision, and dental coverage. 401(k) retirement plan with company
match. Short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance,
and paid parental leave. Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick
leave. Additional Requirements: Willingness to work extended hours
and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for
authorization under U.S. export regulations. Equal Opportunity
Employer: Starcloud is committed to fostering an inclusive and
meritocratic workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally
protected status. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to
the application/interview process should notify our Human Resources
Department. Join Starcloud and shape the future! Embrace the
challenge, push technological boundaries, and contribute to solving
the global energy challenge. Apply today to join our visionary team
dedicated to innovation and advancing humanity. We receive many
applications, and so we apologize that we may not be able to
respond to every applicant.
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