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Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations at Planet

Department: Space Operations

Compensation

$114,200 – $142,700/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, California
Type
Full-time
Level
mid
Posted

Description

Planet is hiring a full-time Space Systems Engineer to support daily satellite operations for its Earth observation constellation. The role involves fleet monitoring, on-call shifts, flight software testing and deployment, anomaly debugging, on-orbit experiments, data aggregation, operational procedures, and process improvements. It is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the San Francisco office, with a US base salary range of $114,200 to $142,700 and potential bonus and equity incentives.

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