Summary
Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. We are seeking an experienced RF and Microwave Engineer to develop our next-generation onboard, ground radios and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications.
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
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools, high-density mixed-signal PCB design, high speed clock trees
- Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for both narrowband and wideband data transmission systems
- Experience in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools
- Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to provide solutions to address and unblock dynamic situations
- Understanding of cross-team dependencies including electrical, software, mechanical, thermal, structural, manufacturing and Space environmental
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Plan
- Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
- Flexible Time Off
- Recognition Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Learning and Tuition Reimbursement
- Parental Leave
- Offsites and Happy Hours
- Volunteering Benefits
