
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 a Mechanical Engineer at Starcloud, you will be at the heart of designing, developing, and testing hardware for our space-based data centers. You will own the full lifecycle of mechanical systems, from concept to orbital operation, working closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams to rapidly and iteratively deliver hardware.
Key Responsibilities
Design and Development:
Spearhead the development of structures for our spacecraft and payload, from concept design to production.
Create and manage detailed CAD models from component to spacecraft level.
Perform structural and thermal analysis using FEA and hand calculations to ensure our hardware performs during launch and in-orbit operations.
Project Management:
Own the lifecycle of mechanical components, iteratively driving projects from initial concept through to manufacturing, testing, and deployment.
Collaborate on system-level requirements and design criteria to develop holistic DFM strategies that optimize for manufacturability, cost, and reliability.
Ensure timely project delivery with high standards of quality and performance through pragmatic project management.
Testing and Validation:
Design and execute comprehensive test plans to validate designs under launch and space environments .
Perform rigorous environmental and performance testing to demonstrate compliance with requirements.
Production and Integration:
Partner with supply chain and manufacturing teams to establish efficient, space-qualified production processes.
Optimize designs for ease of integration and production.
Collaborate with vendors to ensure the flawless delivery and integration of mechanical components.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Compensation And Benefits Starcloud offers an attractive 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.