Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Planet is a global company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. They are seeking a part-time Communications Engineer to assist in the development of next-generation onboard links, ground radios, and antenna systems for satellite communications.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development of GnuRadio based ground modem solution
- Assist in the design and verification of space segment software defined radios and modems
- FPGA based hardware transceivers: RF/Analog/Digital circuit design, simulation, instrumentation, test and characterization
- Support of RF/MW/Optical Comms system bringup, integration and test
Skills
- Graduate or Senior year level in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science
- Solid fundamentals in signal processing and floating point to fixed point design flow
- Ability to adapt and learn a multitude of skills in order to contribute to the design of a complex system including but not limited to modem physical layer (PHY), active RF circuits, transceivers, PLL synthesizers, mixers, switches, RF amplifiers, oscillators, detectors, filters, and other building blocks for space and ground station applications
- Excellent documentation, presentation and communication skills
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Physics or Computer Science, studying for a graduate degree in STEM
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink for communications systems design
- Experience with software Defined Radio (SDR) platforms and respective signal processing libraries (ex.: GNURadio)
- Experience in C, C++, Linux, Python, and data analysis tools
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)
- Volunteering Paid Time Off
Company Overview
- Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.planet.com.
Company H1B Sponsorship
- Planet has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2022, 12 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.