About the job
Welcome to Planet. We believe in leveraging space technology to enhance life on Earth.
Planet is at the forefront of satellite imaging, designing, constructing, and operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. Our innovative cloud-based platform delivers a wealth of empirical data to key players in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian fields. We integrate space and data solutions to create meaningful impact.
Our clients and users around the globe utilize Planet's datasets to innovate technologies, generate revenue, advance research, and tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.
Emphasizing a people-first culture, we focus on fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes the growth and well-being of our team members. Join Planet to help transform perceptions of our world.
We are a global company, with team members working remotely and from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Role:
We are searching for a Senior Camera Hardware Engineer to lead the electrical architecture of our satellite imaging payloads within the Electrical Engineering team. This position covers the entire electrical lifecycle of our camera systems, from recommending the best image sensors to designing ultra-low-noise power rails and ensuring high-speed data integrity from the sensor to the FPGA. The engineer will collaborate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal, and Optical engineers to refine the entire optical payload (camera and telescope) to fulfill our mission objectives.
This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring three days in our San Francisco office each week.