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Job Description
The RF and Microwave Engineer at Planet will develop next-generation onboard and ground radios and antenna systems for small satellites, focusing on improving performance, reliability, and cost. This role involves PCB layout, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and conducting testing to ensure mission success.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop next-generation onboard and ground radios and antenna systems for satellite communications
- Design S-band through Ka-band radios and various antennas
- Conduct PCB layout projects and interface with cross-functional teams
- Perform environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems
- Collaborate with systems engineering, missions, and manufacturing teams to ensure mission success
- Own RF and microwave hardware transceiver and circuit design
- Conduct RF and microwave system design, link budgets, and interference analysis
- Design and test antennas using simulation tools
- Validate and verify radios and antennas pre-shipment and post-launch
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- 4 years of engineering experience designing and maturing RF/MW systems, transceivers, antennas, and/or Software Defined Radios (SDRs) to market
- Strong fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics, and signal processing
- Proven track record of supporting and criticizing RF layout, RF circuit design, and component selection
- Ability to conduct environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems and prepare them for flight
- Experience with RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design, simulation (Spice, ADS), instrumentation, test, and characterization
- Experience with RF/MW system design, link budgets, and interference analysis
- Experience with antenna design, simulation, and testing (ADS, HFSS)
- Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems
- Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries (e.g., GNURadio)
- Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills
- Ability to work up to 4 days a week at the headquarters in San Francisco, CA
- Ability to access 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
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
US base salary range of 144,500 - 180,600 USD
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