Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Join Planet, a leading space and data company, as a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer. In this role, you will interface mission specifications between our customers and Planet's teams, assess system level budgets, collaborate with mission operations and data product teams, participate in the assembly, integration and testing of satellite systems, and lead the technical coordination of multiple engineering teams. You will have the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in the world and be part of a mission to change the way people see the world.

• Interface mission specifications between customers and Planet’s teams, and assess system level budgets for engineering trades.
• Collaborate with mission operations and data product teams to ensure that the satellite system meets customer needs, and participate in the assembly, integration, and testing of satellite systems.
• Lead the technical coordination of multiple teams, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering teams.

• Experience with vehicle testing, including both functional and environmental testing
• Familiarity with requirements formulation, validation, and verification best practices
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar
• Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, or Electrical
• Customer facing experience in briefings and design reviews
• 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
• 6-8 years of experience in the design and development of satellite systems