Senior Camera Systems Engineer, Satellites (San Francisco)

Planet's satellites carry its own camera modules. As Senior Camera Systems Engineer you are the system architect and technical lead for the next generation of these cameras, from imaging goals to hardware.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of the camera system
• Flow mission imaging requirements down to hardware
• Lead cross-functional trade studies
• Manage technical relationships with image sensor and camera vendors
• Guide integration and testing of camera modules

Requirements

• A degree in Systems, Electrical, Optical or Aerospace Engineering, Physics or similar
• 10+ years of engineering, with 5+ years leading systems work on digital cameras or electro-optical systems
• Requirements traceability across electrical, mechanical and optical boundaries
• Managing camera component vendors, foundries or contract manufacturers
• Deep knowledge of CMOS image sensors, radiometry, noise, stray light and MTF

Location and schedule

• Hybrid: you work from the San Francisco office 3 days a week

Salary and benefits

US base salary $182,900 to $228,600 a year, plus possible bonus and equity. Benefits include medical, dental and vision cover, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and tuition support.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.