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
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