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Mission Operations Training Specialist

Planet
San Francisco, California
Full Time
Posted October 23, 2025
$122k - $152k
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Job Description

The Mission Operations Training Specialist is responsible for designing and delivering technical training programs to onboard and enable customers in utilizing Planet's satellite constellation services, ensuring operational knowledge transfer and optimizing mission impact.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and manage customer training programs related to satellite operations, ground operations, and collection planning.
  • Create and deliver engaging training content, assessments, and learning materials.
  • Support onboarding, technical product training, and continuous education for internal teams and customers.
  • Maintain and optimize training systems, assets, and documentation for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Identify training needs through data analysis and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and implement improvements.
  • Partner with leadership on strategic training initiatives and assessment design.

Requirements

  • Six (6) years of dedicated experience in customer training or a closely related technical capacity, preferably within a Space or a related industry.
  • Expertise and experience driving adoption and strategic use of a comprehensive tech stack, including Jira, Confluence, Python, and learning management systems (LMS).
  • Cross-functional project or program management experience.
  • Ability to develop and deliver engaging training, including classroom instruction.
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of Instructional Design and design authoring tools such as Rise.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate’s 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

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
US base salary range of 121,840 - 152,320 USD
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives, bonus, and equity (potentially applicable)

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