Space Systems Engineer, Satellite Operations (San Francisco)

Planet's Space Operations team keeps the world's largest Earth-observation satellite fleet healthy and productive. As a Space Systems Engineer you support daily satellite operations, analyse data, handle anomalies and deploy software across the fleet.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain real-time software for satellite operations
• Run daily fleet checks, debug on-orbit anomalies and join on-call shifts
• Test and deploy flight software and run on-orbit experiments
• Write and maintain operational procedures
• Improve fleet capacity and feed results back to spacecraft teams

Requirements

• 4+ years in spacecraft operations or a closely related field
• A degree in engineering or computer science
• Good understanding of satellite subsystems and Earth-observation missions
• Working Python or a similar language

Location and schedule

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

Salary and benefits

US base salary $144,500 to $180,600 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.