Starcloud

Power Electronics Engineer

Redmond, WA

Work authorization required$100k-$130kDetected 22 days ago

NLPPCB DesignEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringPower Electronics

About the role

Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy.
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.

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.
Develop and optimize designs for power conversion systems, ensuring peak efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.
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.

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.
Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space.

Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Extensive experience in modeling, simulation, and testing of power electronics.
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.

Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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.

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.

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