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Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Planet Labs Inc.San Francisco, CA
Hybrid Full-time $144.5K/yr - $180.6K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

Qualifications for the Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer role include:Proven experience in spacecraft systems engineeringStrong understanding of satellite subsystems and interfacesAbility to lead multidisciplinary teams effectivelyExperience with V&V processes and AI&T phasesExcellent communication and collaboration skillsDegree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred

About the job

Welcome to Planet. We harness the power of space to benefit life on Earth.

At Planet, we design, build, and operate the largest constellation of imaging satellites ever created. Our unique constellation provides an unmatched dataset of empirical information through an innovative cloud-based platform, serving key stakeholders in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian fields. We are a pioneering fusion of a space and data company.

Our global clientele leverages Planet's data to innovate technologies, boost revenue, enhance research, and tackle some of the world's most pressing challenges.

As we manage every aspect of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a vibrant hub of specialists from diverse backgrounds.

We prioritize a people-centric culture and community, continually adapting to place our team members first, preparing our company for future growth. Join Planet and become part of our mission to transform global perspectives.

Planet operates globally, with a remote workforce and offices located in San Francisco, Washington D. C., Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to spearhead the development, verification, and testing of Planet’s cutting-edge satellite platforms that span various domains, including earth observation and in-space computing. As the technical lead for spacecraft, you will lead an agile engineering team through all phases including requirements formulation, design, verification and validation (V&V), as well as integration, assembly, and testing (AI&T) for new satellite systems. You will collaborate closely with our Product team to ensure our satellites fulfill customer requirements, with our Manufacturing leads to facilitate the transition to mass production, and with our Mission Operations leads to ensure optimal on-orbit performance of our future fleets.

This is a full-time, hybrid position requiring at least 3 days a week in our San Francisco headquarters.

About Planet Labs Inc.

Planet Labs Inc. is at the forefront of satellite technology, combining the capabilities of imaging satellites with data analytics to provide innovative solutions for clients worldwide. We are dedicated to leveraging space data to drive positive change and foster technological advancements across various sectors.

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