Senior Camera Systems Engineer
Core
Primary system architect and technical lead for next-generation satellite camera modules, bridging mission-level imaging goals with hardware implementation.
Role type
Senior IC camera systems engineer (space/aerospace)
Builds
Imaging satellite camera subsystems for Planet's constellation
Domain
Aerospace / Remote Sensing / Electro-optical engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, requirements traceability, vendor management, CMOS image sensor architecture, radiometry, trade studies, environmental qualification planning
Preferred skills
LEO environment hardware development, radiation mitigation, aerospace standards (NASA/ESA), hardware-level image processing, high-speed serialization protocols
Technologies
CMOS image sensors, ISP pipelines, high-speed data serialization, vacuum/thermal/vibration testing equipment
Responsibilities
Translate remote sensing requirements into camera subsystem specifications; lead cross-functional trade studies for SWaP-C and performance; manage external image sensor and component vendors; define Interface Control Documents (ICDs); own end-to-end verification matrix and environmental qualification plans
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership