Sr. Satcom Modem Engineer is open at Planet in San Francisco, CA. The posting gives a salary of $206K - $257K. Posted on Jan 27, 2026, and still on Planet’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Planet is developing the next generation of small satellite buses, featuring high-resolution optical imaging payloads, a space-based data center connected by optical inter-satellite links (OISLs), and high-speed RF/Microwave communication links. We continuously iterate on and develop small spacecraft communication systems—including board-level hardware, antennas, and ground station equipment—to achieve record data…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Planet’s careers page.
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