Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer, AI&T (San Francisco)

Planet is building its next generation of satellite platforms. As a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer and technical lead you guide manufacturing and test teams through verification, validation, integration and testing of new satellites.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and run verification and validation, including environmental and end-to-end tests
• Lead triage of technical issues during integration and test
• Track requirements and non-conformances and assess risk
• Improve the integration and test process for scaled manufacturing
• Feed results back to mechanical, thermal, GNC, propulsion and electrical teams

Requirements

• 6+ years designing and developing satellite systems
• A degree in aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar
• Functional and environmental vehicle testing
• Requirements, verification and validation best practice
• Avionics integration and first-order electronics debugging

Location and schedule

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

Salary and benefits

US base salary $162,600 to $203,200 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.