Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations
About The Position
Planet is hiring an Associate in Space Operations to support the health and productivity of its Earth-observation satellite constellation. The role involves daily satellite operations, data analysis, anomaly triage and resolution, on-orbit experiments, software testing and deployment, and satellite commissioning. The engineer will work with hardware and software experts to debug anomalies, improve or create services, and provide operational insights for next-generation satellites. This is a part-time, temporary role expected to last 12 months. It is hybrid and requires working from Planet’s San Francisco office three days per week. The position requires access to export-controlled information; employment is contingent on being able to access applicable information without additional export licensing. The position is designed for someone actively enrolled in an accredited university program who is data-driven, communicates effectively, collaborates within a technical team, and adapts to changing tasks and contexts.
Requirements
- Actively enrolled in an accredited university program.
- Software development experience, particularly in Python or similar languages.
- Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges.
- A data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis.
- Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team.
- Self-starter who proactively tackles problems and brings their own ideas.
- Comfort working in a dynamic environment.
Nice To Haves
- Understanding of the space environment and space operations.
- Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices, such as Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, or Datadog.
- Practical expertise in data analysis for problem-solving.
- Familiarity with automation and optimization tools.
- Contributions to open-source software projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations.
- Support daily fleet checks, including identifying, triaging, and resolving satellite anomalies.
- Write scripts to aggregate satellite data and generate system-monitoring metrics.
- Test and deploy flight software upgrades, debug satellite anomalies, and perform on-orbit experiments.
- Create and maintain operational procedures.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
- Paid time off, 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 for employees local to an office.
- Paid volunteering time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
