Space Systems Engineer, Satellite Operations, Python (SF)

Planet's Space Operations team keeps the world's largest Earth-observation satellite fleet healthy. As a Space Systems Engineer you support daily operations, analyse data, fix anomalies, run experiments and commission new satellites.

Key responsibilities

• Run daily fleet checks and join on-call shifts
• Test and deploy flight software and debug satellite anomalies
• Build and maintain real-time software for satellite operations
• Write scripts that turn satellite data into monitoring metrics
• Write operational procedures and improve fleet productivity

Requirements

• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• A degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent
• Software development in Python or similar
• Familiarity with the space environment and statistical analysis

Nice to have

• Hands-on spacecraft operations
• Propulsion and GNC systems
• Git, Docker and Linux

Location and schedule

• Hybrid: you work from the San Francisco office 3 days a week

Salary and benefits

US base salary $114,200 to $142,700 a year, plus possible bonus and equity. Benefits include medical, dental and vision cover, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and tuition support.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.