Full-Time

Senior RF Engineer

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Planet

Planet

1,001-5,000 employees

Captures high-resolution satellite imagery daily

Data & Analytics
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$144.5k - $180.6kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in San Francisco, CA for three days a week.

Category
Electrical Engineering
RF and Microwave Engineering
Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • BSEE is required, MS/PhD preferred
  • 6+ years of engineering excellence designing and maturing RF & MW systems, transceivers, antennas and/or SDRs to market, ability to review low-level design decisions and understand their impact to the larger system/mission
  • Sound fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics and signal processing
  • Proven track record of owning, designing and criticizing RF/MW circuit design, RF/MW layout, component selection and evaluation
  • Extensive lab experience with RF/MW and mixed-signal board bring up, characterization and test using various RF, MW, Analog and Digital test equipment
  • Proven ability to adapt and learn a multitude of skills in order to develop/contribute to the design of complex systems including, but not limited to: Active RF circuits, integrated transceivers, PLL synthesizers, mixers, switches, RF amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, filters, A/D and D/A converters, microprocessors and FPGAs for space and ground station applications
  • Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • RF/MW hardware transceiver and circuit design up to 30GHz, simulation (Spice, ADS), instrumentation, test and characterization
  • RF/MW system design, link budgets, and interference analysis
  • EMI testing and mitigation
  • Antenna design, simulation and testing (ADS, HFSS)
  • Digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems
  • Software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries (ex.: GNURadio)
  • Validation and Verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and validation of radio performance on orbit after satellite launch

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, detailed imagery across eight different bands, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. The company operates on a subscription-based model, giving clients access to a vast library of images and data analytics tools. This approach ensures consistent revenue as clients require ongoing updates. Planet differentiates itself by offering customized solutions and educational resources through Planet School, helping users effectively utilize their platform. The goal of Planet is to be a leader in the geospatial intelligence market, providing valuable insights through frequent and detailed Earth observation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$617.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

23%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for satellite imagery in precision agriculture boosts Planet's market potential.
  • AI integration enhances Planet's Earth observation capabilities, offering timely insights.
  • Smart city initiatives globally create new opportunities for Planet's satellite data services.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Maxar Technologies and Airbus may impact Planet's market share.
  • Recent layoffs could lead to operational challenges and affect employee morale.
  • Subscription model may face challenges if clients seek more flexible solutions.

What makes Planet unique

  • Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
  • Their subscription model provides continuous, updated geospatial insights to diverse clients.
  • Planet's AI-driven Forest Carbon Monitoring System offers unique environmental insights.

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