Space Systems Engineer
PlanetSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted December 4, 2025
43560 - 54180 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Planet is a global company with a people-centric approach toward culture and community, striving to iterate in a way that puts team members first and prepares the company for growth.
Job Description
Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This role is part of the Space Operations team and involves developing and maintaining critical software for satellite operations, identifying inefficiencies, and proposing solutions to improve productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science
- Experience in software development, particularly in Python or equivalent languages
- Data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis
- Proactive, self-starter approach to engineering and problem-solving
- Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team
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