Senior Camera Hardware Engineer

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

Key Responsibilities

• Planet seeks a Senior Camera Hardware Engineer to serve as the lead electrical architect for our satellite imaging payloads within the Electrical Engineering team. This role encompasses the complete electrical life cycle of our camera systems, including recommending the optimal image sensor, designing ultra-low-noise power rails, and guaranteeing high-speed data integrity from the sensor to the FPGA. The engineer will collaborate closely with Electrical, Mechanical, Thermal and Optical engineers to optimize the entire optical payload (camera and telescope) to meet our mission requirements.
• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or a closely relat...