Job Description
This internship involves developing, maintaining, and operating mission control software and microservices that automate and support the operation of Planet's satellite constellation, enabling seamless interaction for spacecraft operators, analysts, and engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and operate Mission Control web-based applications and microservices for satellite monitoring and control.
- Specify, implement, and improve HTTP APIs to support satellite operations.
- Design and deploy critical infrastructure to automate satellite operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure satellite constellation meets operational needs.
- Support, enable, and engage with end users to iterate on satellite control systems.
- Evaluate and select appropriate software technologies for satellite operations automation.
Requirements
- 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.
- Application of export-controlled information access requirements, with the ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits & Perks
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
Internet reimbursement
Compensation range of $35 - $60 per hour (US)
Paid full-time, 12-week internship in San Francisco
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