Electrical Engineer

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth. Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

About The Role

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.

Impact You'll Own

• Electrical design of analog, power, thermal and mixed signal subsystems from requirements through architecture and detailed design
• Schematic capture, power/signal integrity simulations; guide and review layout design
• Harness design including selection of components, signal definition, coordinating with mechanical engineering to define lengths, and generating fabrication drawings
• Oversight of design validation and qualification campaigns including power / signal integrity, EMI / EMC, interoperability, etc.
• Analog and mixed signal design including interfaces to thermal systems, sensors and actuators
• Support for manufacturing and systems teams around electrical subsystem integration

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

Skills

• 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

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

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only.

• San Francisco Salary Range: $144,500—$180,600 USD

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.