✨ About The Role
- Responsible for developing next-generation onboard and ground radios and antenna systems for small satellites at Planet
- Design and test RF/MW hardware transceivers and circuits up to 30GHz, including simulation, instrumentation, and characterization
- Conduct EMI testing and mitigation, antenna design, simulation, and testing, and work on digital communications theory and signal processing algorithms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on challenging design issues, conduct environmental and EMC testing on communication subsystems, and ensure mission success
- Work on validation and verification of radios and antennas pre-shipment and post-launch performance validation on orbit
âš¡ Requirements
- Experienced RF and Microwave Engineer with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, preferably with a Master's or PhD
- Minimum of 6 years of engineering excellence in designing and maturing RF & MW systems, transceivers, antennas, and/or SDRs
- Strong fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics, and signal processing with a proven track record in RF/MW circuit design and layout
- Extensive lab experience with RF/MW and mixed-signal board bring up, characterization, and testing using various equipment
- Ability to adapt and learn new skills to contribute to the design of complex systems, including active RF circuits, integrated transceivers, and more