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Senior Electrical Engineer

Planet builds and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites and a cloud-based data platform used across commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to own analog, power, thermal and mixed-signal electrical subsystem design from requirements through production for medium-scale satellite manufacturing.

Skills

  • Analog, power, and mixed-signal PCB design expertise
  • Proficiency with Altium PCB tools
  • Experience with power/signal integrity analysis and EMI/EMC considerations
  • Hands-on use of lab equipment: oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters
  • Excellent solder rework and hands-on assembly skills
  • Embedded systems and peripheral interface experience (I2C, SPI, USB, CAN, Ethernet)
  • Harness design and mechanical coordination
  • Ability to make design and implementation decisions under schedule pressure

Responsibilities

  • Design analog, power, thermal and mixed-signal subsystems from requirements through detailed design
  • Perform schematic capture and power/signal integrity simulations and review PCB layouts
  • Design harnesses including component selection, signal definitions, length coordination with mechanical, and fabrication drawings
  • Plan and oversee design validation and qualification campaigns (power/signal integrity, EMI/EMC, interoperability)
  • Design interfaces to sensors, actuators and thermal systems
  • Support manufacturing and systems teams on electrical subsystem integration and production issues

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Aerospace, or related field
  • Relevant professional experience in electronics design leading to manufacturing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution
  • Generous paid time off plus holidays and company-wide days off
  • 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Wellness program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Home office, phone and internet reimbursements
  • Tuition reimbursement and LinkedIn Learning access
  • Equity and potential commuter benefits
  • Paid volunteering time off
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December 19, 2025
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