Ground Station RF Engineer – Berlin Hybrid

Planet; Berlin (NH); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Home Office Reimbursement

Phone and Internet Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity

Volunteer PTO

Job summary

Planet is seeking a Ground Station Engineer to join the Operations Team, focusing on the deployment and operation of a geographically diverse ground station network from our Berlin office. The role involves managing on-site installation, coordinating with finance for asset tracking, and ensuring progress updates throughout the installation lifecycle.

The position requires a 4+ year background in antenna systems, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel up to 75%.

Qualifications

• 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 field.
• 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 supervision and make independent decisions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Logistics and Service Delivery Managers to deploy hardware and materials to new ground station locations.
• Direct and manage all on-site implementation and construction tasks.
• Partner with internal Finance units to ensure asset tracking and accounting for deployed infrastructure.
• Provide consistent and detailed progress updates regarding the installation lifecycle.

Skills

Antenna installation

Independent decision-making

Travel readiness

Project management

RF system operation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in RF/Electrical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

RF test equipment

Job description

Planet is seeking a Ground Station Engineer to join the Operations Team, focusing on the deployment and operation of a geographically diverse ground station network from our Berlin office. The role involves managing on-site installation, coordinating with finance for asset tracking, and ensuring progress updates throughout the installation lifecycle.

The position requires a 4+ year background in antenna systems, a relevant engineering degree, and the ability to travel up to 75%.