Planet · 5 hours ago
Space Systems Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$43.36/hr - $54.18/hrPlanet is a company dedicated to using space to benefit life on Earth, operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Space Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions for satellite operations, identifying inefficiencies, and driving improvements in fleet productivity.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations
Write scripts to aggregate satellite data and generate system monitoring metrics
Analyze data to identify issues and inefficiencies in the full stack of services and propose solutions to improve productivity
Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science
Experience in software development, particularly in Python or equivalent languages
Data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis
Proactive, self-starter approach to engineering and problem-solving
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team
Preferred
Experience with agile software development
Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog)
Familiarity with satellite engineering and/or the space environment and its challenges
Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems
Familiarity with automation and optimization tools
Contributions to open-source software projects
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
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.
Founded in 2010
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.03BKey Investors
BlackRockBloombergNEFPrelude Ventures
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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