Planet

Ground Station Engineer

Planet · Berlin, Germany

Posted 21 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
21 days
Planet's roles stay open a median of 34 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Planet's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Planet
high
56 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
2026-09-17

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 Ground Station Engineer at Planet, you will be part of a team responsible for the operational excellence of a diverse Ground Station network that tracks and communicates with satellites. Your role involves overseeing the installation of complex systems, managing on-site implementation, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective deployment and asset tracking. You will also need to make independent decisions and may be required to travel frequently.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 4+ years of experience in antenna system installation or maintenance
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in RF Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar specialized technical field
  • Experience in organizational management and high-volume task prioritization
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment such as spectrum and network analyzers
  • Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Ability to work with little or no supervision

Nice to have

  • Advanced understanding of RF communication and satellite communication protocols
  • 2+ years experience with RF electronics and communication systems including: RF front-end equipment, back-end equipment, communication hardware, and link budgets
  • Antenna system calibration, diagnostics and monitoring experience
  • 2+ years experience with telemetry, tracking and control systems
  • 2-4 years project management and logistics experience

What you get

  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Home Office Reimbursement
  • Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
  • Equity

Worth weighing

  • Full-time hybrid role requiring 3 days in the Berlin office
  • High travel requirement (up to 75%)
  • Role involves independent decision-making with little oversight
  • Access to U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information required for employment

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Listed by Planet on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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