
Starcloud builds space-based data centers that supply continuous power and cooling for large-scale AI training. The company deploys satellites with megawatt-to-gigawatt compute clusters that leverage 24/7 solar energy and radiative cooling to avoid terrestrial permitting and reduce reliance on batteries. Starcloud operates as a B2B SaaS/hyperscale infrastructure provider for AI workloads, integrating GPU-based AI hardware and satellite systems designed by engineers with hyperscale data center and satellite experience. The approach targets enterprises and AI providers needing hyperscale training clusters and aims to scale to gigawatt capacity for global AI compute demand.

Starcloud builds space-based data centers that supply continuous power and cooling for large-scale AI training. The company deploys satellites with megawatt-to-gigawatt compute clusters that leverage 24/7 solar energy and radiative cooling to avoid terrestrial permitting and reduce reliance on batteries. Starcloud operates as a B2B SaaS/hyperscale infrastructure provider for AI workloads, integrating GPU-based AI hardware and satellite systems designed by engineers with hyperscale data center and satellite experience. The approach targets enterprises and AI providers needing hyperscale training clusters and aims to scale to gigawatt capacity for global AI compute demand.
What they do: Build orbital data centers / in-space GPU/AI compute satellites powered by continuous solar energy and radiative cooling
Founded: 2024
Headquarters: Redmond, Washington
Founders: Philip Johnston; Adi Oltean; Ezra Feilden
Funding to date: USD 23,900,000 (multiple early rounds through Feb 26, 2025)
Employees (reported): 21
Hyperscale AI compute infrastructure; in-space data centers for training and inference of large AI models.
2024
Defense and Space Manufacturing
One of multiple early rounds reported in 2024
One of multiple early rounds reported in 2024
Reported funding round
Most recent round listed on company profiles
“Backed by a syndicate of institutional and angel investors including participants reported as Sequoia Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, NFX, Nebular, Mergus Ventures and Fortified Ventures”
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Company Overview Starcloud is building a network of data centers in space, starting at kilowatts and scaling to gigawatt capacity. Falling launch costs allow us to take advantage of the abundant energy, radiative cooling techniques, and ability to rapidly scale in space. Join our team, push the boundaries of the space economy, and be part of this pioneering effort to redefine the future of energy.
Position Overview As an Electrical Engineer at Starcloud, you will design, develop, and test advanced electrical systems for our space-based data centers. You will take full ownership of complex hardware projects from concept to production and orbital operation, collaborating closely with leadership and multidisciplinary teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Development:
Lead the design and development of high-reliability electronics for space-based data processing centers.
Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using advanced ECAD tools.
Perform signal integrity, power integrity, and thermal analysis to ensure robust, space-ready designs.
Project Management:
Manage the lifecycle of electrical components from initial concept through manufacturing, testing, and deployment.
Develop and refine design criteria, collaborate on system-level requirements, and drive system trades.
Ensure timely project delivery with high standards of quality and performance through meticulous project management.
Testing and Validation:
Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate electrical designs under various environmental conditions, including vibration, thermal cycling, and radiation.
Utilize DOE (Design of Experiments) and SPC (Statistical Process Control) methodologies to analyze test data and inform design improvements.
Conduct rigorous environmental and performance testing to validate analyses and ensure compliance with design criteria.
Production and Integration:
Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to establish efficient production processes for space-qualified hardware.
Optimize designs for manufacturability, cost, and reliability, ensuring seamless integration into the overall system architecture.
Engage with vendors to ensure high-quality delivery and integration of electrical components.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation and Benefits: Starcloud offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
Additional Requirements
Equal Opportunity 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.
We receive many applications, and so we apologize that we may not be able to respond to every applicant.