Planet
Overview
Planet
designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. Our cloud‑based platform delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company rolled into one. We are a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands. Role Overview
Planet is seeking an experienced RF and Microwave Engineer to develop next‑ onboard links, ground radios, and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications.
This is a full‑time hybrid role requiring presence in our San Francisco office three days per week. Responsibilities
Design RF/MW hardware transceivers and circuits, including simulation, instrumentation, test, and characterization. Conduct EMI/RFI testing and mitigation. Design, simulate, and test antennas (ADS, HFSS). Validate and verify radios and antennas pre‑shipment and validate radio performance on orbit after satellite launch. Support the bring‑up, integration, and test of RF/MW/Optical communications systems. Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. 2+ years of engineering excellence designing and maturing RF & MW systems, transceivers, antennas, and/or SDRs to market. Solid fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics, and signal processing. Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience. Additional education or certifications in Electrical Engineering. Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools, high‑density PCB design, and high‑speed clock trees. Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for narrowband and wideband data transmission systems. Experience with software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms and signal processing libraries (e.g., GNURadio). Experience in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools. Understanding of cross‑team dependencies including electrical, software, mechanical, thermal, structural, manufacturing, and space environmental. 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). Compensation
San Francisco salary range: $114,200 – $142,700 USD. Application Deadline
February 18th, 2026. 11:59 PST. EEO Statement
Planet is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Accommodations
Planet is an inclusive community.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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Planet
designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. Our cloud‑based platform delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information to commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and a data company rolled into one. We are a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and the Netherlands. Role Overview
Planet is seeking an experienced RF and Microwave Engineer to develop next‑ onboard links, ground radios, and antenna systems that push the frontiers of satellite communications.
This is a full‑time hybrid role requiring presence in our San Francisco office three days per week. Responsibilities
Design RF/MW hardware transceivers and circuits, including simulation, instrumentation, test, and characterization. Conduct EMI/RFI testing and mitigation. Design, simulate, and test antennas (ADS, HFSS). Validate and verify radios and antennas pre‑shipment and validate radio performance on orbit after satellite launch. Support the bring‑up, integration, and test of RF/MW/Optical communications systems. Qualifications
Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering. 2+ years of engineering excellence designing and maturing RF & MW systems, transceivers, antennas, and/or SDRs to market. Solid fundamentals in RF/MW, electromagnetics, and signal processing. Excellent documentation, presentation, and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of relevant experience. Additional education or certifications in Electrical Engineering. Experience with Altium or similar EDA tools, high‑density PCB design, and high‑speed clock trees. Knowledge of digital communications theory and associated signal processing algorithms for narrowband and wideband data transmission systems. Experience with software‑defined radio (SDR) platforms and signal processing libraries (e.g., GNURadio). Experience in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools. Understanding of cross‑team dependencies including electrical, software, mechanical, thermal, structural, manufacturing, and space environmental. 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). Compensation
San Francisco salary range: $114,200 – $142,700 USD. Application Deadline
February 18th, 2026. 11:59 PST. EEO Statement
Planet is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Accommodations
Planet is an inclusive community.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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