Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
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.
Benefits & Perks
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
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