Planet · 2 hours ago
Senior Operations Research Engineer, Orbits R&D
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$136K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expPlanet is a company that uses space to help life on Earth by operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Operations Research Engineer will be responsible for mission planning, software architecture, and developing automation tools for satellite operations, while also mentoring team members.
AerospaceAnalyticsBig DataGeospatialRemote SensingSoftware
Responsibilities
Research, design and architect new software solutions for optimal tasking of Planet's increasingly diverse fleets of satellites
Work on complex applied mathematics problems with aerospace engineers, and provide them with software mentorship
Directly contribute to Planet's success by improving the operations of its existing fleets of satellites, alongside enabling future missions
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Computer Science, aerospace engineering, physics or related technical field
6+ years of total relevant experience
Software development experience in C++ and Python
Experience maintaining peer-reviewed code, attention to quality including automated testing, and continuous integration and deployment
Familiarity with orbital mechanics and space mission operations
Ability to carry out first-principles analysis and operationalize MVP solutions
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Preferred
Familiarity with Docker, Jenkins, JIRA, and linux-based systems
Experience implementing one or more of the following:
Orbit determination and high-fidelity propagation
Covariance realism
Low-thrust mission design
Maneuver automation
Constellation management
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
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2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $460M
2021-12-08Post Ipo Equity· $200M
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Leadership Team
Will Marshall
Co-Founder & CEO
Robbie Schingler
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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