Space Systems Engineer at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company dedicated to using space to benefit life on Earth, operating the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Space Systems Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions for satellite operations, identifying inefficiencies, and driving improvements in fleet productivity. Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations - Write scripts to aggregate satellite data and generate system monitoring metrics - Analyze data to identify issues and inefficiencies in the full stack of services and propose solutions to improve productivity - Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through process enhancements Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in engineering or Computer Science - Experience in software development, particularly in Python or equivalent languages - Data-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysis - Proactive, self-starter approach to engineering and problem-solving - Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical team Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with agile software development - Experience with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog) - Familiarity with satellite engineering and/or the space environment and its challenges - Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems - Familiarity with automation and optimization tools - Contributions to open-source software projects Required Skills: Python, Statistical analysis Important Skills: Agile software development, DevOps tools, Satellite engineering Nice-to-Have Skills: Effective communication, Problem-solving, 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