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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Spacecraft Systems Engineer - **Company:** Planet Labs - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $162,600.0 - $203,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data Files, Hardware Design, Systems Analysis, E2e Testing, Software Engineering, Verification and Validation (Software), System Testing, Data Processing, Integration Tests, Front End Software Development, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-spacecraft-systems-engineer-san-francisco-ca--8e04c95e-23fd-4c9a-a23c-38f8395c20eb ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar * 5+ years of experience in the design and development of satellite systems * Customer facing experience in briefings and design reviews * Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, or Electrical * Familiarity with requirements formulation, validation, and verification best practices * Experience with vehicle testing, including both functional and environmental testing What Makes You Stand Out: * Master''s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar. * 7+ years of experience working in the satellite industry, including design/analysis, AI&T and/or V&V. * Familiar with industry standards including NASA GEVS and SMC-S-16 for small satellites (50-200 kg) * Remote Sensing experience related to electro-optical payloads * Knowledge of design for space environment best practice * Experience with constellation design or orbital simulations in custom tool suites or STK * Excellent understanding of ground segment architecture including mission control and mission processing elements, Aerospace Engineering, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Budgeting, Cloud Computing, Customer Relations, Data Processing, Data Sets, Dental Insurance, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Feasibility Analysis, Functional Testing, Hardware Components, Hardware Design, Industry Standards, Integration Testing, LinkedIn, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Marconi/MSI Planet, Mechanical Engineering, Propulsion, Reimbursement, Requirements Validation/Verification, Software Engineering, System Test, System Validation, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Technical Leadership, Tuition Reimbursement, Validation Testing, Vision Plan, Wheel/Front-End Loader, Work From Home ## Description * Interface mission specifications between our customer and Planet's teams * Assess system level budgets for engineering trades and feasibility studies * Collaborate with our mission operations as well as data product teams to ensure that the satellite system meets the needs of our customer * Participate in the assembly, integration and testing (AI&T) of satellite systems for test planning and anomaly resolution * Provide verification and validation of the satellite system and ground systems, including environmental, functional, and end-to-end testing * Lead the technical coordination of multiple teams, including Mechanical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC, Propulsion, Electrical, and Manufacturing engineering teams ## Related Videos - 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