Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations

Planet · San Francisco

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Company
Planet
Location
San Francisco
Salary
$114,200 — $142,700
Posted
September 29, 2026

About this job

We are looking for a data-driven self-starter with effective communication skills that collaborates well within a technical team and adapts quickly to changing tasks and contexts. You'll work closely with hardware and software experts across teams to debug anomalies, enhance or create services, and provide operational insights to shape our next-generation satellites. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Conduct daily fleet checks and support On-Call shifts Test and deploy flight software upgrades, debug satellite anomalies, and perform on-orbit experiments Develop and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operations Write scripts to aggregate satellite data and…

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