Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Planet(2 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$144,500 - $180,600Engineering

About this role

Planet is seeking a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer to lead the development, verification, and testing of next-generation satellite platforms for earth observation and space computing. The role involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the satellite systems meet customer and operational requirements.

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Required Skills

Aerospace Engineering
Satellite Systems
Requirements Management
System Verification
Integration and Testing
Subsystem Design
Thermal Control
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Space Environment

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering

About Planet

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Planet is an Earth-imaging company that operates a large constellation of small satellites to deliver frequent, high-cadence optical imagery of the planet. Its platform and APIs provide access to PlanetScope and SkySat imagery, global basemaps, change-detection services, and analytics tailored for industries like agriculture, forestry, mapping, energy, finance, and national security. Customers use Planet for near‑real‑time monitoring, trend analysis, and decision support at global scale. The company combines satellite data, scalable pipelines, and machine‑learning tools to turn imagery into actionable insights.

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