Associate, Space Operations

Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. The Associate in Space Operations will support daily satellite operations, analyze data, and help maintain the health and productivity of the satellite constellation.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain real-time, mission-critical software solutions for satellite operationsSupport daily fleet checks, including identifying, triaging, and resolving satellite anomaliesWrite scripts to aggregate satellite data and generate system monitoring metricsTest and deploy flight software upgrades, debug satellite anomalies, and perform on-orbit experimentsCreate and maintain operational proceduresSkillsCurrently enrolled at an accredited university for an advanced degree in an Engineering, Aerospace, or Software, or Science related fieldSoftware development experience, particularly in Python or similar languagesFamiliarity with the space environment and its challengesData-driven mindset with experience in statistical analysisEffective interpersonal and collaboration skills within a technical teamSelf-starter that proactively tackles problems and brings in their own ideasComfortable working in a dynamic environmentUnderstanding of space environment and space operationsProficiency in DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitLab, Docker, Jenkins, Bash, Linux, CI/CD, Sentry, Datadog)Practical expertise in data analysis for problem-solvingFamiliarity with automation and optimization toolsContributions to open-source software projectsBenefitsComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plansHealth Savings Account (HSA) with a company contributionGenerous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off16 Weeks of Paid Parental LeaveWellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Home Office ReimbursementMonthly Phone and Internet ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn LearningEquityCommuter Benefits (if local to an office)Volunteering Paid Time OffCompany OverviewPlanet is an aerospace and data analytics company that builds small satellites and delivers information about the changing planet. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.planet.com.



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