Intern, Software Engineer, Mission Systems at Planet · San…

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. The Intern, Software Engineer will be part of a team that builds, maintains, and operates tools for spacecraft operators and analysts, focusing on automating satellite operations and improving existing services. Responsibilities: - Maintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Planet’s satellites. This includes but is not limited to: - Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones - Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies - Design and deploy critical infrastructure - Contribute to a team that values open and honest communication, collaboration, self-learning and initiative to solve problems big and small - Work closely with various teams across Planet, ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations, to Pipeline and Product teams to ensure the satellite constellation meets the needs to achieve Planet’s missions Required Qualifications: - Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar - Experience in Python programming - Attention to quality including automated testing, code review, and documentation - Experience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar - Proficient Linux skills - Ability to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment - Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications: - Experience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP - Experience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, etc.) - Experience in API design - Knowledge of aerospace concepts Required Skills: Python, Linux, API design Important Skills: Cloud infrastructure, Relational databases Nice-to-Have Skills: Automated testing, Code review Benefits: Commuter Benefits, Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off, Internet reimbursement, Access to LinkedIn Learning