Solutions Engineer II, Professional Services Federal

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 Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds 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.

About the Role:

Planets Professional Services team helps our Government customers adopt the Planet Platform and rapidly realize return on investment in Planet data and analytics. The Professional Services Federal team is looking for a Solutions Engineer responsible for the implementation integration and analysis of new software and data products that extend the Planet Platform and deliver new capabilities to our federal this role you will work with multiple internal teams to develop scripts and analyze data products for delivery to end users. Your work will be highly visible directly impacting customers ability to quickly access Planets unprecedented datasets as well as streamline the internal processes for adding new customers to our platform. Ideal candidates will be excited about Planets mission.

This is a full-time hybrid role which will require you to work from our Washington D.C office 3 days per week.

Impact Youll Own:

• Expertise in remote sensing and geospatial technologies to help Planets Professional Services customers be successful in their adoption of the Planet Platform.
• Understand and align Professional Services project development to your customers business and technology strategies.
• Build software tools proof of concept and sample applications and continuously improve the applications that customers and developers experience using Planets APIs and analytics endpoints.
• Own the customer success lifecycle for Professional Services engagements from scoping and discovery to project execution and delivery. Responsibilities may include: writing requirements documents applying your expertise in data analytics collaborating with software engineers leading a training event or delivering solutions to a client.
• Champion Planets products and offerings in-person and via online assistance by providing training presenting at conferences writing technical tutorials and publishing articles and videos.
• Influence the direction of Planets products and offerings by gathering insights from customer engagements and the user community.

What You Bring:

• 2 years industry experience working in the DoD/IC space
• Ability to program in Python to process imagery manipulate vector data interact with APIs and build data pipelines
• Familiarity with Linux systems and knowledge of shell scripting
• Expertise with QGIS Esri software GDAL or other common geospatial software
• Familiarity with cloud-based architectures and machine learning
• Ability to lead customer engagements
• Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users
• Bachelors degree in GIS Computer Science Remote Sensing Geography or a related field.

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Active or current TS/SCI Clearance
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar systems & code bases
• Ability to contribute ideas for new applications and processes that can optimize operations
• Systems integrations experience working with multi domain/multi level security architectures with the USG particularly the DOD/IC
• Working knowledge of JavaScript and its mapping libraries (OpenLayers Leaflet ArcGIS API for JavaScript) Google Earth Engine and its SDK
• Experience with RDBMS (PostgreSQL SQL) and distributed databases (NoSQL)
• Experience in geopolitics and data science
• Ability to pick up new technologies quickly
• Experience with building analytical products from complex datasets
• GEOINT experience imagery exploitation and analysis
• Experience in Multi-Domain/Multi-Level Security architectures
• Great cross-functional communication and collaboration ranging from engaging with customers commercial leadership to their engineering teams
• Experience debugging & triaging complex problems
• Experience working independently or as part of a team

Application Deadline:

December 4 2025 by 11:59PM PST

Benefits While Working at Planet:

These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location based upon applicable law or company policy.

• Comprehensive Medical Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Home Office Reimbursement
• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)
• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation:

The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). 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.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were 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. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples 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 youre 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. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations:
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