Spacecraft Avionics System Architect

Job Description

Planet is seeking a Spacecraft Avionics System Architect to join their Spacecraft Engineering team. In this hybrid role, based in San Francisco, the candidate will be responsible for the design, specification, and validation of spacecraft subsystems. Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.Responsibilities:

• Architecture definition of spacecraft subsystems.
• Oversight of hardware and software development.
• End-to-end validation testing of spacecraft subsystems.
• Drive anomaly investigation and root cause analysis.
• Anomaly response and troubleshooting systems for on-orbit spacecraft.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft avionics systems design and/or operation.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study.
• Experience designing on-board software and hardware for spacecraft.
• Ability to dig deep and drive anomaly investigation.
• Experience in defining end-to-end validation test plans.
• Experience reviewing embedded application software code, and electrical schematics.
• Fluency in Python or other scripting languages.
• Data analysis skills to process large amounts of telemetry data.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off