Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer (San Francisco Office)

Impact You’ll Own: Interface mission specifications between our customer and Planet’s teams Assess system level budgets for engineering trades and feasibility studies Collaborate with our mission operations as well as data product teams to ensure that the satellite system meets the needs of our customer Participate in the assembly, integration and testing (AI&T) of satellite systems for test planning and anomaly resolution Provide verification and validation of the satellite system and ground systems, including environmental, functional, and end‑to‑end testing Lead the technical coordination of multiple teams, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering teams What You Bring: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar 5+ years of experience in the design and development of satellite systems Customer facing experience in briefings and design reviews Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, or Electrical Familiarity with requirements formulation, validation, and verification best practices Experience with vehicle testing, including both functional and environmental testing What Makes You Stand Out: Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar. 7+ years of experience working in the satellite industry, including design/analysis, AI&T and/or V&V. Familiar with industry standards including NASA GEVS and SMC-S-16 for small satellites (50-200 kg) Remote Sensing experience related to electro‑optical payloads Knowledge of design for space environment best practice Experience with constellation design or orbital simulations in custom tool suites or STK Excellent understanding of ground segment architecture including mission control and mission processing elements Application Deadline: July 7, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time) EAR/ITAR Requirements: 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 While Working at Planet: 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 Compensation: The US base salary range for this full‑time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. San Francisco Salary Range: $162,600 — $203,200 USD 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. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. EEO Statement Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights. #J-18808-Ljbffr Planet