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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Francisco, California

About this job

Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one.

Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's toughest obstacles.

As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains.

We have a people-centric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.

Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

Internships at Planet:

Planet's Summer 2024 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office.

Program Dates:

  • May 28th - August 16th
  • June 10th - August 30th

About the Role:

As the Orbits R&D Intern, you will work with a small team of dedicated engineers responsible for the Flight Dynamics and Mission Planning on Planet's fleet of satellites. The team's responsibilities include

constellation design, orbit determination, maneuver design, conjunction assessment & mitigation, and scheduling algorithms. You will work on a mentored, but self-contained project with team-wide impact. Topics may include one or more of: uncertainty estimation, shared-resource optimization for multi-mission heterogeneous constellations, developing visualization tools for mission scheduling.

Impact You'll Own:

  • Support on-orbit operations/testing
  • Investigate technical problems, test hypotheses, and implement solutions
  • Document technical approach and solutions

What You Bring:

  • Pursuing a BS or MS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Knowledge of orbital mechanics fundamentals
  • Proficient in Python or C++
  • Familiarity with software development took kits and the software development life cycle.
  • Ability to take initiative and work independently

What Makes You Stand Out:

  • Experience working in an agile software development environment
  • Experience in solving large-scale optimization problems
  • Knowledge of State Estimation and Uncertainty Quantification

Compensation:

The US hourly rate range for this position at the commencement of employment is $35 - $60. The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This position requires access to export-controlled technology, and as such, and in accordance to applicable law, employment is only open to US citizens, US nationals, lawful permanent residents of the US or persons admitted to the US as an asylee or refugee.

Why we care so much about Belonging.

We're dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging, dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work with diversity, equity and inclusion. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply! At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope you're excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. .

Accommodations:

Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.

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