Space Systems Engineer, Space Operations is open at Planet in San Francisco, CA. The posting gives a salary of $144K - $181K. Posted on Oct 27, 2026, and still on Planet’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
The Space Operations team is crucial to Planet's success, responsible for maintaining and optimizing the health and productivity of the world's largest Earth Observation satellite constellation. Our team spans North America and Berlin, relying heavily on automation to scale our operations effectively. As a Space Systems Engineer, you'll support daily satellite operations, analyze operational data, triage anomalies…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on Planet’s careers page.
Hiring at Planet
Planet has 116 open roles right now, 22 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Sales & Business Development and Customer Support. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $154K. See all its roles
