Applied Scientist

Planet

1 month ago

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United States

Hybrid

Part Time

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About this role

An Applied Scientist at Planet will conceptually design next-generation satellite constellations, advancing mission architectures at the intersection of deep physics and rapid engineering. The role supports Planet's R&D efforts to evolve optical, thermal, and communications systems for future satellite missions. This is a part-time, US-based position that is primarily remote with occasional in-office days if local.

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Master's in Aerospace EngineeringPhD in Applied PhysicsMaster's in Optical Sciences

About Planet

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Planet is an Earth-imaging company that operates a large constellation of small satellites to deliver frequent, high-cadence optical imagery of the planet. Its platform and APIs provide access to PlanetScope and SkySat imagery, global basemaps, change-detection services, and analytics tailored for industries like agriculture, forestry, mapping, energy, finance, and national security. Customers use Planet for near‑real‑time monitoring, trend analysis, and decision support at global scale. The company combines satellite data, scalable pipelines, and machine‑learning tools to turn imagery into actionable insights.

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