Associate, Space Operations at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Associate in Space Operations will support daily satellite operations, analyze data, and help maintain the health and productivity of the satellite constellation. 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 Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled at an accredited university for an advanced degree in an Engineering, Aerospace, or Software, or Science related field - Software development experience, particularly in Python or similar languages - Familiarity with the space environment and its challenges - Data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis - Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team - Self-starter that proactively tackles problems and brings in their own ideas - Comfortable working in a dynamic environment Preferred Qualifications: - Understanding of space environment and space operations - Proficiency in DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog) - Practical expertise in data analysis for problem-solving - Familiarity with automation and optimization tools - Contributions to open-source software projects Required Skills: Software development, Python, Data analysis Important Skills: Space operations, DevOps tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Collaboration skills 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