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About the Role
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a cloud-based platform. We are seeking individuals to join our mission to change the way people see the world.
Responsibilities
- Interface mission specifications between our customer and Planet’s teams
- Assess system level budgets for engineering trades and feasibility studies
- Collaborate with mission operations and data product teams to ensure satellite systems meet customer needs
- Participate in the assembly, integration, and testing (AI&T) of satellite systems for test planning and anomaly resolution
- Provide verification and validation of satellite and ground systems, including environmental, functional, and end-to-end testing
- Lead the technical coordination of multiple engineering teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
- 5+ years of experience in the design and development of satellite systems
- Customer facing experience in briefings and design reviews
- Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems
- Familiarity with requirements formulation, validation, and verification best practices
- Experience with vehicle testing, including both functional and environmental testing
- Access to export-controlled information without additional licensing
Skills
- Mechanical
- Thermal
- ADSCS/GNC
- Propulsion
- Electrical
- Remote Sensing
- Electro-optical payloads
- Design for space environment
- Constellation design
- Orbital simulations
- STK
- Ground segment architecture
- Mission control
- Mission processing
Location
- San Francisco
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of experience
- 7+ years of experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
- Master's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $162,600—$203,200 USD
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- LinkedIn Learning access
- Equity
- Commuter Benefits
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
About the Company
- Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.
- We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.
- Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.
- We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community.
- We strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth.
- Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
Equal Opportunity
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply.
- Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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