Power Electronics Engineer, AI Satellites (Starmind)
Core
Design and develop power conversion and control systems for Starmind satellites and orbital data centers to enable high-efficiency power delivery for on-orbit AI compute.
Role type
Power Electronics Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Power electronics hardware for solar-powered AI satellite constellations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Power Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
DC-DC converter design, analog control, discrete logic design, power system verification testing, voltage/current mode control, AC-DC converters, power factor correction, fault tolerance design, failure mode effects analysis, inductor/transformer design, lithium-ion battery safety
Preferred skills
Master's in EE, 3+ years power converter experience, modeling/simulation of power electronics, impedance measurement, loop-gain measurement, spacecraft power systems knowledge, radiation effects knowledge
Technologies
DC-DC topologies, AC-DC converters, planar inductors, wire wound inductors, lithium-ion batteries
Responsibilities
Design and test DC-DC power converters for harsh environments, develop electrical power system requirements, perform verification testing and analysis, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on hardware design
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
