Space Systems Engineer

Planet(28 days ago)

HybridFull TimeMedior$115,800 - $142,700Space Operations

About this role

A Space Systems Engineer at Planet is part of the Space Operations team supporting the company’s Earth observation satellite constellation and mission. The role contributes operational insight and collaborates across hardware and software teams to inform next-generation spacecraft development. This is a hybrid position based in San Francisco.

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Required Skills

Satellite Operations
On-Orbit
Flight Software
Anomaly Resolution
Fleet Checks
On-Call
Data Analysis
Python
Scripting
Software Development

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
2+ Years Experience
EAR/ITAR Eligibility

About Planet

planet.com

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.