Electrical Engineer (Power)

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role:

As a member of the Electrical Engineering team, you will work in a group of dedicated engineers responsible for the design of Planet’s satellites. You will architect and design the power subsystems on our modular satellite bus, and bring-up, validate, and qualify your designs for the space environment.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to be in our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact You'll Own:

Design and schematic entry of power subsystems including MPPTs, electronic propulsion PPUs, power regulation and distribution for our fleets of nano and small satellites

Oversight of PCB layout process for your designs, as well as release of drawings for manufacturing

PCBA bring-up, debugging, and functional verification.

With assistance of other teams, qualify design for EMI/EMC compliance, thermal performance, and ensure design can survive the high shock and vibration loads of a rocket launch.

Work with the manufacturing test engineering team to define a highly automated test procedure for each PCBA.

Anomaly response and troubleshooting systems for on-orbit spacecraft.

What You Bring:

4+ years of experience designing and testing PCBAs, with a focus on power electronics

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or similar

Familiarity with analog design, digital design, mixed-signal design (ADCs/DACs)

Experience in embedded systems design

Knowledge of PCB layout techniques for power and ground routing and EMI mitigation

Experience using common EE lab tools (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, etc)

Experience with simulation tools for power electronics

Familiarity with schematic capture tools like Altium Designer

Basic scripting experience in Python or other languages for automating lab equipment

What Makes You Stand Out:

Exposure to high voltage power component selection and design principles

Basic understanding of mechanical/thermal and packaging constraints in electrical design

Application Deadline:

September 9, 2026 by 11:59p / 23:59 CET (Central European Time)

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.

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

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range

$144,500 $180,600 USD

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