or apply directly on Planet's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Planet's roles stay open a median of 70 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Planet's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Planet
- high 124 stale, 12 reposted of 127 open
- Hiring momentum
- 156 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Planet's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Planet.
About this role
As a Sr. Satcom Modem Engineer at Planet, you will be responsible for developing and maturing next-generation onboard satellite communication links, ground radios, and antenna systems. Your role will involve designing, simulating, and validating software-defined radios while collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure the performance and readiness of communication subsystems. You will also lead integration and testing efforts for RF, microwave, and optical communication systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Planet as an employer.
What you need
- Strong experience with DSP algorithms and digital communication theory
- Experience with Software Defined Radios (SDR), specifically GNU Radio and Linux development tools
- Experience defining and measuring radio performance metrics in real time
- Experience with state-of-the-art RF System-on-Chip (SoC) implementations
- BS in Electrical/Computer Science or equivalent experience with a focus on digital communications
Nice to have
- MS or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with a focus on digital communications
- Expertise in Matlab and Simulink for modem design
- Experience with SDR platforms and associated signal processing libraries
- Proficiency in Linux, Python, and data analysis tools
- Experience with optical communications and links for space applications
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Hybrid role requiring 3 days in the San Francisco office per week
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the hybrid model
- Position requires access to export-controlled information, which may limit candidate pool
- Salary range provided only for San Francisco location, may vary based on experience and location
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Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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