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Software Engineer, Missions Software

Planet
Location not specified
Full Time
Posted February 24, 2026
$100k - $125k
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Job Description

This role involves developing and maintaining mission control software to monitor, control, and automate the operation of Planet's satellite fleet, ensuring seamless interaction between spacecraft and ground systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

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.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate software technologies for satellite operations.

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.

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 (varies by location): 107,500 - 134,300 USD (NYC, CA), 115,800 - 142,700 USD (San Francisco), 100,300 - 125,400 USD (US National)

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