Planet · 3 weeks ago
Sr. Security Engineer, Embedded Software
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$144K/yr - $181K/yr
6+ years expPlanet is a company that designs, builds, and operates a large constellation of imaging satellites to provide valuable data for various sectors. As a Senior Security Engineer, Embedded Software, you will work on securing space-related systems and collaborate with different engineering teams to ensure the security and operational goals are met.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Developing small software security tools
Security focused code review of satellite and ground based software (using team’s review guidelines)
Review of / writing automation to review security test results
Security design reviews (once are familiar with the satellite system)
Setup and testing launch racks or lab equipment
Running PEN tests
Maintaining systems critical to the SatSec team's mission, such as Hardware Security Modules
Network traffic analysis
Assisting with some corporate systems as needed
Ad hoc duties depending on engineering projects underway
Qualification
Required
Experience with embedded systems
Experience with encryption and cyber security concepts
6+ years of work experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
Proficient in C and Python
Familiarity with open source tools and frameworks
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
Preferred
Experience in embedded systems in the automotive, aerospace or medical sectors
Experience with networking and Cloud computing systems like AWS or GCP
Experience automating tests
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Remote-friendly work environment
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
Volunteering Paid Time Off
Company
Planet
Planet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
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2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $460M
2021-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $200M
2021-12-08IPO
Leadership Team
Will Marshall
Co-Founder & CEO
Robbie Schingler
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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