Senior Satcom Modem Engineer, SDR & GNU Radio (SF Hybrid)

Planet is developing new small satellites with high-speed radio and optical communication links. As Senior Satcom Modem Engineer you design, simulate, build and validate software-defined radios for its next-generation satellite and ground links.

Key responsibilities

• Develop GNU Radio-based ground modems
• Take waveforms from concept to fixed-point models and FPGA handoff
• Lead on-orbit validation of satellite communication systems
• Lead RF, microwave and optical communication integration and testing
• Select vendors and manage subcontractors

Requirements

• 10+ years in satellite communications or digital signal processing
• Deep waveform and baseband DSP knowledge: modulation, synchronisation, error correction
• Software-defined radios with GNU Radio, plus FPGA design flow
• Measuring SNR, BER and PER in real time
• An MS in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent

Nice to have

• A PhD focused on digital communications

Location and schedule

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

Salary and benefits

US base salary $205,800 to $257,200 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.