About this role
Daily tasks involve monitoring satellite health, troubleshooting anomalies, and writing mission-critical software to automate operations for a massive orbital fleet. Planet maintains the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history, using cloud platforms to deliver empirical data to commercial and humanitarian sectors worldwide. Engineers in Berlin collaborate across hardware and software domains to process large datasets, run on-orbit experiments, and support daily fleet checks. Candidates who thrive here are data-driven, adaptable self-starters who communicate effectively and enjoy solving complex engineering challenges within a technical team.
What you will do
- Develop and maintain real-time software solutions for satellite operations.
- Conduct daily fleet checks, debug on-orbit satellite anomalies, and support On-Call shifts.
- Test and deploy flight software upgrades and perform on-orbit experiments.
- Create and maintain operational procedures while analyzing data to identify system inefficiencies.
- Drive improvements to fleet capacity and productivity through targeted process enhancements.
- Provide operational feedback to launch, manufacturing, and spacecraft engineering teams based on performance metrics.
What you need
- Hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or possess equivalent practical experience.
- Bring at least 2 years of relevant professional work experience.
- Demonstrate proficiency in software development, particularly using Python or similar programming languages.
- Apply a data-driven mindset with proven experience in statistical analysis.
- Possess familiarity with the space environment and its associated engineering challenges.
- Maintain professional working proficiency in English.
Nice to have
- Hands-on experience operating spacecraft or remote systems
- Experience with spacecraft propulsion, guidance, navigation, and control systems
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing infrastructures
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, Agile practices, and automation tools
Benefits
- Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off
- Employee Wellness Program
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Equity and Volunteering opportunities
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote work policy for this role?
This is a full-time, hybrid role which requires working from the Berlin office 3 days per week.
What is the compensation range for the position?
The expected starting gross salary range for this role in Germany is €48.100 to €60.100 EUR, with potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses and equity.
What kind of background is required regarding export control?
Employment is contingent upon the candidate's ability to access U.S. and German/EU export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by authorities.