Starcloud · 4 months ago
Power Electronics Engineer
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$115K/yr - $150K/yr
1+ years expStarcloud is building a network of data centers in space, and they are seeking a Power Electronics Engineer to design and optimize advanced power electronics systems for these data centers. The role involves leading the design and testing of power converters, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
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.
Company
Starcloud
Starcloud is building data centers in space to address the AI energy challenge. Starcloud recently launched the first Nvidia H100 to space.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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