Power Electronics Engineer (Space)

Location: Redmond, Washington, United States. Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U.S. export regulations.

Salary: $100,000–$130,000 per year for Level I or $120,000–$175,000 per year for Level II.

Company

hirify.global is building space-based data centers that scale from kilowatts to gigawatt capacity using abundant energy, radiative cooling, and rapid in-space expansion.

What you will do

• Lead the design, analysis, and testing of DC-DC power converters for harsh space environments.
• Design electrical power systems and subsystems, conduct design trades, and develop requirements.
• Define and perform electrical power verification testing and analysis.
• Optimize power conversion systems for efficiency, reliability, cost, and mass.
• Resolve EMI/EMC issues and perform advanced modeling, simulation, and testing.
• Lead schematic capture, PCB layout, board bring-up, system integration, and test campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related STEM discipline.
• At least one year of professional experience developing power converters.
• Experience with DC-DC topologies, analog control, discrete logic, voltage and current mode control, and compensation design.
• Experience with power electronics modeling, simulation, testing, and packaging for harsh environments.
• Knowledge of spacecraft electrical power systems, radiation effects, solar arrays, and lithium-ion battery safety and use.
• U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or eligibility for authorization under U.S. export regulations is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with failure mode effects and criticality analysis.
• Experience designing wire-wound and planar inductors and transformers.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to develop power electronics for space-based data center infrastructure.
• Stock options, discretionary bonuses, and other long-term incentives may be available.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Disability and life insurance, paid parental leave, vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Extended hours and weekend work may be required during critical project milestones.