Job Description
A Senior Security Engineer specializing in embedded software, responsible for developing security tools, reviewing software security, and maintaining critical systems to secure Planet's space-related satellite systems and support their earth imaging mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and automate security tools for satellite systems
- Conduct security reviews and code reviews of satellite and ground software
- Perform security design reviews of satellite systems
- Set up and test launch racks and lab equipment
- Conduct penetration tests on satellite systems
- Maintain systems critical to the SatSec team's mission, such as Hardware Security Modules and network traffic analysis
Requirements
- Experience with embedded systems development and security, including security review of embedded software and development of security tools and automation.
- Proficiency in C and Python programming languages.
- Experience with encryption and cyber security concepts.
- Minimum of 6 years of work experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with security design reviews, security testing, and security code review of satellite and ground-based software using team review guidelines.
- Experience in developing and maintaining systems critical to security missions, such as Hardware Security Modules and network traffic analysis.
- Ability to work on projects independently and collaboratively with development and operational teams to ensure security and operational goals are met.
- Experience with setup and testing of launch racks or lab equipment related to satellite systems.
- Ability to perform penetration testing (PEN tests) on satellite systems.
- Ability to access export-controlled information without requiring additional export licensing, as this position requires compliance with EAR ITAR regulations.
- This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring work from the San Francisco headquarters three days per week.
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
Remote-friendly work environment
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
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity (potentially)
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