Senior Software Engineer: Satellite Mission Optimization

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planet labs pbcMillbrae (CA)

Software Developers Space Research and Technology

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About the role

Planet Labs PBC is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for the Mission Optimization team in San Francisco. You will own optimization initiatives end-to-end, from framing problems with data to implementing production solutions, collaborating with spacecraft, imaging, and systems engineering teams. This hybrid role requires 3 days onsite in SF. You will design and maintain software that schedules and optimizes satellite activities, analyze operational data, and mentor other engineers while aligning

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