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Senior Camera Hardware Engineer

Planet Labs Inc.San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Full-time $182.9K/yr - $228.6K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Design and develop high-speed PCBA architectures for next-generation camera payloads, including sensor headboards and data acquisition systems. Work with Payload Systems Engineers to establish the electrical specifications and select CMOS image sensors, focusing on quantum efficiency, full-well capacity, and reducing temporal and spatial noise. Design low-noise power delivery networks (PDN) and high-speed differential signaling (LVDS/MIPI) to ensure high-quality image data capture. Collaborate with Firmware/FPGA teams to optimize the Image Signal Processing pipeline.

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.

About Planet Labs Inc.

Planet Labs Inc. is revolutionizing the observation of Earth through the largest fleet of imaging satellites ever deployed. Our mission is to provide insightful data that empowers users across various sectors, including environmental monitoring and humanitarian efforts. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation.

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