Intern, Imaging Systems at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, delivering unprecedented datasets to various sectors. They are seeking an Imaging Systems Intern to assist with the development and validation of Earth-imaging satellites, collaborating with various teams to ensure operational success. Responsibilities: - Collaborate with spacecraft hardware, mission operations, imaging pipeline, and embedded software teams to deliver product needs - Support ground and flight testing, and operation of new and advanced imaging systems - Support Verification & Validation (V&V) campaigns to ensure payloads meet imaging performance requirements - Assist in root-cause analysis for imaging anomalies and contribute to the deployment of technical fixes or calibration updates Required Qualifications: - Enrolled in an Advanced graduate program (MS/PhD) in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace engineering or relevant field - A systems-thinking approach to working through complex problems - Ready to roll up your sleeve - self-motivated approach to solving ambiguous problems in a real-time operations environment - Academic or project experience in imaging sensors, optical metrology, photogrammetry, computer vision and/or remote sensing/GIS - Strong coding skills (Python/C++/FPGA) for automated data analysis, visualization, and hardware interfacing - Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems including: Optical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC - Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate across teams Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with sensors, telescope optics, or lab-based optical benches - Prior exposure to satellite AI&T (Assembly, Integration, & Test) or orbital mechanics - Background in Computer Vision, Radiometry, or Geometric Calibration - Experience in software engineering for large-scale data processing of Earth Observation datasets Required Skills: Imaging sensors, Optical metrology, Photogrammetry, Computer vision, Remote sensing, GIS, Python, C++, FPGA, Satellite subsystems, Optical systems, Thermal systems, ADSCS/GNC, Satellite AI&T, Orbital mechanics, Radiometry, Geometric calibration, Software engineering, Data processing, Earth Observation datasets Benefits: Commuter Benefits, Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off, Internet reimbursement, Access to LinkedIn Learning