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Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - US Government Defense & Intelligence

PlanetArlington, VAPre-Sales and Services
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Salary
$118,170 — $147,690 USD
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Senior · 6+ yrs
Posted
8 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Planet is hiring a Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - US Government Defense & Intelligence in Arlington, Virginia, to design complex technical solutions for the defense sector. This full-time hybrid position is well-suited for a professional with deep technical expertise in geospatial systems and the US defense and intelligence community.

Role Overview

The Senior Solutions Architect acts as a primary technical advisor for the US Government Defense and Intelligence sector. The professional works from the Arlington, Virginia office three days per week and travels up to 25%. Responsibilities include bridging customer challenges with the company's satellite data platform and cloud-based architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and deliver solution demonstrations, presentations, and technical responses to tenders, RFIs, and RFPs.
Build relationships with customer management and technical staff as a trusted advisor.
Partner with sales teams to drive technical strategy, account planning, and execution.
Collaborate internally with Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development teams to relay customer feedback.
Present solutions to key executive government stakeholders and meet assigned operational and sales goals.
Lead team member mentorship and run user training workshops.

Requirements

Minimum of six years of technical experience supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community.
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Background working with GIS and Remote Sensing users, IMINT, and ISR fields.
Proficiency with QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, and Python.
Ability to process imagery, handle geospatial data, interact with APIs, and build data pipelines.
Capacity to travel up to 25%, including internationally.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI security clearance.
Ability to meet export control requirements without additional licensing.

Nice to Have

Experience with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning.

Skills and Tools

Python
QGIS
SocetGXP
ArcGIS
GDAL
APIs and Data Pipelines
AI/ML
GIS and Remote Sensing
IMINT and ISR

Salary and Benefits

Base salary range between $118,170 and $147,690 USD.
Potential eligibility for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives such as bonuses and equity.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance alongside a Health Savings Account with company contribution.
Generous paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, and 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
Wellness program, employee assistance program, home office reimbursement, and monthly phone and internet reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement, LinkedIn learning access, and commuter benefits.

About the Company

Planet designs, builds, and operates a large constellation of imaging satellites that delivers empirical data via a cloud-based platform. The organization serves commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors globally, with office locations in several international countries and remote workers worldwide.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application directly on the official company careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonQGISSocetGXPArcGISGDALAI/MLAPIsLLMs

Questions candidates ask

What is the location and work arrangement for this role?

This is a full-time, hybrid role requiring work from the Arlington, VA office three days per week, with up to 25% travel required.

What security clearance is needed for this position?

Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a US Government TS/SCI security clearance.

What is the salary range for the Senior Solutions Architect role?

The US national base salary range is $118,170 to $147,690 USD, with potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.

What technical skills and tools are expected?

Applicants should have experience with Python, QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, geospatial data processing, APIs, data pipelines, and familiarity with AI/ML.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires six or more years of experience supporting the US Defense and Intelligence community in a technical capacity.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Planet careers page.

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