{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"789e868bbff2c6bd72335fac","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/789e868bbff2c6bd72335fac","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/789e868bbff2c6bd72335fac","title":"Software Engineer, Mission Systems","description":"About The Role\r\nPlanet'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.\r\nYou'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.\r\nThis 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.\r\nImpact You'll Own\r\nMaintain and augment the automation and services ultimately responsible for the operation of Planet's satellites. This includes but is not limited to:\r\nSpecify and implement new HTTP APIs and help improve existing ones.\r\nEvaluate and choose appropriate software technologies.\r\nDesign and deploy critical infrastructure.\r\nContribute with a team that values open and honest communication, collaboration, self-learning and initiative to solve problems big and small.\r\nWork 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.\r\nWhat You Bring\r\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.\r\n2+ years of relevant work experience.\r\nExperience in Python programming.\r\nExperience in API design.\r\nAttention to quality including automated testing, code review, and documentation.\r\nExperience with relational database technologies (e.g., Postgres, MySQL).\r\nExperience with maintaining peer-reviewed code and continuous integration and deployment workflows and tooling like GitLab CI and Docker or similar.\r\nProficient Linux skills.\r\nAbility to be a self-starter for solving problems in a dynamic environment.\r\nAbility to clearly communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.\r\nWhat Makes You Stand Out\r\nExperience building services that leverage cloud-based infrastructure and tooling such as AWS or GCP.\r\nExperience maintaining infrastructure with Ansible or similar (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform).\r\nExperience working with monitoring tools like Datadog, Sentry, or equivalent.\r\nExperience working in microservice environments.\r\nKnowledge of aerospace concepts.\r\nBenefits While Working At Planet\r\nExtended Health and Dental Coverage\r\nHealth Spending Account\r\nRRSP with company contribution\r\nPaid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off\r\nEmployee Wellness Program\r\nHome Office Reimbursement\r\nMonthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement\r\nTuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning\r\nQuality of Life Stipend\r\nEquity\r\nVolunteering Paid Time Off\r\nEAR/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.\r\nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.\r\nAccommodations: 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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request.\r\nEEO 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.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Planet","rawCompany":"planet","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-24T04:59:15.442Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer, Mission Systems","description":"About The Role\r\nPlanet's Mission Control is a web-based application that empowers spacecraft operators and analysts to monitor, control, and study our growing fleet of satellites. 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