Job Description
This position involves assisting in the development, integration, and testing of satellite communication systems, including ground radios, onboard links, and antenna systems, for Planet's next-generation small satellites. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to push the frontiers of space-based communications technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, integration, testing, and characterization of space segment software defined radios and modems
- Support RF microwave optical communication system bring-up, integration, and testing
- Contribute to the design and verification of onboard communication systems, including FPGA-based hardware transceivers
- Collaborate with RF communications, electrical, software, and guidance, navigation, and control teams to address design challenges
Requirements
- Graduate or Senior year level in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
- Solid fundamentals in signal processing and floating point to fixed point design flow
- Ability to adapt and learn a multitude of skills in order to contribute to the design of a complex system including but not limited to modem physical layer (PHY), active RF circuits, transceivers, PLL synthesizers, mixers, switches, RF amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, filters, and other building blocks for space and ground station applications
- Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink for communications systems design (preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience with software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries such as GNURadio (preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience in C, C++, Linux, Python, and data analysis tools (preferred but not mandatory)
- This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls
Benefits & Perks
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range of $35,000 to $35,000 USD depending on location and experience
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