Software Engineer – Mission Systems

Planet

Software Engineer developing mission control software to automate satellite operations and enhance user interfaces. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $127,000 - $158,700 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DockerLinuxMySQLPostgresPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, etc.).
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
Volunteering Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonAPI designautomated testingcode reviewdocumentationrelational database technologiesPostgresMySQLcontinuous integrationcontinuous deployment

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationself-learninginitiativeproblem-solvingattention to qualityself-starter

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering