Planet · 2 hours ago
Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$116K/yr - $143K/yr
2+ years expPlanet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. The Space Systems Engineer will support daily satellite operations, analyze data, triage and resolve anomalies, and develop critical software to optimize the health and productivity of the satellite constellation.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Conduct daily fleet checks and support On-Call shifts
Test and deploy flight software upgrades, debug satellite anomalies, and perform on-orbit experiments
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
Create and maintain operational procedures
Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements
Provide feedback to launch, manufacturing, and spacecraft engineering teams based on on-orbit performance, technical demonstrations, and forecasting models
Shape operational strategies for next-generation spacecraft
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or equivalent
2+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in software development, particularly in Python or similar languages
Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges
Data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis
Proactive approach to engineering and problem-solving
Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team
Preferred
Experience and understanding of spacecraft propulsion and guidance, navigation, and control systems
Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructures
Experience with Agile software development
Experience in DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog)
Practical experience in data analysis for problem-solving
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.
501-1000 employees
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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
Recent News
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