planetlabs
Intern, Imaging Systems
At a Glance
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Compensation
- commencement of employment is $35 - $60. The final salary range is de
- Posted
- 2026-03-10T20:00:19-04:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Aerospace
- Defense
- Engineering
Requirements
Enrolled in an Advanced graduate program (MS/PhD) in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace engineering or relevant field.
A systems-thinking approach to working through complex problems
Ready to roll up your sleeve - self-motivated approach to solving ambiguous problems in a real-time operations environment.
Academic or project experience in imaging sensors, optical metrology, photogrammetry, computer vision and/or remote sensing/GIS.
Strong coding skills (Python/C++/FPGA) for automated data analysis, visualization, and hardware interfacing.
Understanding of one or multiple satellite subsystems including: Optical, Thermal, ADSCS/GNC
Compensation & Benefits
These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy.
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
Internet reimbursement
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Responsibilities
Planet’s Program and Systems team is seeking an Imaging Systems Intern to help with the development and validation of Planet’s fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. This role is for a systems-thinker who wants to see how physics, hardware, and software converge. You will report to Imaging leadership and collaborate closely with Electro Optics, Thermal, GNC, Mission Software and Operations team to ensure the proper operation of our imaging payloads in the ground and on orbit.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our San Francisco office 5 days per week.