Senior Flight Software Engineer
Planet · San Francisco, CA
Est. total comp~$201K–$317KFrom the posting
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:
Planet’s Flight Software Team is responsible for all of the embedded software that powers our diverse fleet of Superdove, Skysat, Pelican, and Tanager satellites. …
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Education: Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field (or 4+ years of related experience)
Experience: 6+ years of experience in design and development of software systems
Skills and tools: Linux, C, RTOS, C++, Python, Oscilloscope, Logic analyzer, Multimeter
Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)
Preferred 1 item
Skills and tools: FPGA
Also in the posting: hybrid role; work from San Francisco office 3 days per week
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