Electrical Engineer

Join a small, dedicated team driving the design and end-to-end production of Planet’s cutting-edge satellite constellation. This is your chance to own the process, from concept to flight, optimizing for medium-scale mass production. If you are passionate about contributing technology to a mission that is actively monitoring and changing the world, and are excited by the idea of seeing your hardware launched into space aboard a rocket, this is the role for you. We are looking for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to take our satellite designs to the next level. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or a related field • 4+ years of experience in taking designs from schematics to manufacturing • Experience with power, analog, and mixed signal PCB design • Experience with Altium tools for PCB design • Experience using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters • Excellent solder rework skills • Experience with embedded systems and peripheral interfaces (e.g, I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, Ethernet, etc) • Ability to make decisions regarding design and implementation • Knowledge of High Speed Design and DC-DC converters. • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, 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.

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. • 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) • Volunteering Paid Time Off