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Software Engineer, Mission Systems

Planet
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted April 14, 2026
$127k - $159k
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Job Description

This role involves developing, maintaining, and operating mission control systems for satellite fleets, focusing on automation, API design, infrastructure deployment, and cross-team collaboration to support Planet's space and data missions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor, control, and study the satellite fleet using the Mission Control web application.
  • Build, maintain, and operate microservices that handle spacecraft scheduling, tasking, telemetry processing, and operational needs.
  • Develop and improve APIs to support satellite operations.
  • Design and deploy critical infrastructure for satellite operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure satellite constellation meets mission requirements.
  • Support, enable, and engage with end users to iterate on satellite control systems.
  • Solve engineering problems related to satellite operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in Python programming.
  • Experience in API design.
  • Attention to quality including automated testing, code review, and documentation.
  • Experience with relational database technologies e.g., Postgres, MySQL, etc.
  • 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.
  • 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
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives bonus and equity
Salary range (e.g., $127,000 - $170,000 depending on location and experience)

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