Space Power Electronics Engineer — High-Performance DC-DC

Starcloud; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision, dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Starcloud, Inc. in Redmond, WA seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to design and optimize advanced power conversion systems for space-based data centers, spanning low to high voltage applications.

You will lead design, analysis, testing, PCB layout, and system integration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust hardware capable of surviving harsh space environments. A bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience are required. This role offers strong compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related STEM field.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience in power converter development.
• Preferred advanced degree and extensive modeling/simulation experience.
• Experience with DC-DC topologies and space-grade design considerations.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for space environments.
• Perform system-level trades and develop rigorous verification testing.
• Collaborate with design, test, and production teams to deliver hardware.
• Develop efficiency, mass, and cost models and optimize topologies.
• Oversee PCB layout, board bring-up, and validation campaigns.

Skills

Power electronics

Circuit design

Modeling & simulation

Analog control

Discrete logic design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PCB layout

Schematic capture

Power electronics testing

Job description

Starcloud, Inc. in Redmond, WA seeks a Power Electronics Engineer to design and optimize advanced power conversion systems for space-based data centers, spanning low to high voltage applications.

You will lead design, analysis, testing, PCB layout, and system integration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust hardware capable of surviving harsh space environments. A bachelor’s degree and hands-on experience are required. This role offers strong compensation and growth opportunities.