Software Engineer, Mission Systems

About The Role Planet’s Mission Control is a web-based application that empowers spacecraft operators and analysts to monitor, control, and study our growing fleet of satellites. It is flanked by a number of distributed microservices that handle spacecraft scheduling, tasking, telemetry processing, and similar operational needs. Together, these services automate much of the day-to-day operations of Planet's fleet. You’ll be a part of a team that builds, maintains, and operates these tools. Our mission is to offer a seamless interface that enables spacecraft operators, analysts, and engineers at Planet to interact effortlessly with our assets in space. We strive to minimize operational burden, and to automate all aspects of satellite operations. You will be a part of a team that will support, enable and engage with the end users to iterate on these systems. In this role, you will tackle and solve a broad array of engineering problems in a fast-paced environment. This is a full‑time, remote position based in the United States or Canada. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. Impact You’ll Own Maintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Planet’s satellites. This includes but is not limited to: Specify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones. Evaluate and choose appropriate software technologies. Design and deploy critical infrastructure. Contribute with a team that values open and honest communication, collaboration, self‑learning and initiative to solve problems big and small. Work closely with various teams across Planet, ranging from Satellite and Ground Operations, to Pipeline and Product teams, to ensure the satellite constellation meets all of the needs to achieve Planet’s missions. What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar. 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). 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. What Makes You Stand Out Experience building services that leverage cloud‑based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP. Experience maintaining infrastructure with Ansible or similar (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform). Experience working with monitoring tools like Datadog, Sentry, or equivalent. Experience working in microservice environments. Knowledge of aerospace concepts. Benefits While Working At Planet Extended Health and Dental Coverage Health Spending Account RRSP with company contribution Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off Employee Wellness Program Home Office Reimbursement Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning Quality of Life Stipend Equity Volunteering Paid Time Off EAR/ITAR Requirements: This position requires access to export‑controlled information, and as such, employment 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Accommodations: Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. EEO Statement: Planet is a committed equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr