Job Specifications
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.
About The Role
As a Senior Security Engineer, Embedded Software in Planet's Satellite Security Team (SatSec) you will work on a variety of projects and tasks to secure Planet's space-related systems. The SatSec team's mission is to secure Planet's space related systems to enable Planet's earth imaging and data solutions mission.
You will work with other members of the SatSec and Space Systems Engineering teams, especially Flight Software, the FPGA and Mission software teams, as well as Manufacturing and Mission Operations. You will do some development of software security tools and automation, security review of software, and maintenance of systems critical to the SatSec team's mission. You will work on some projects on your own, and others in collaboration with development and operational teams to ensure the systems satisfy the security and operational goals. The position has a practical security focus.
The ideal candidate is someone with embedded software development experience, together with some security experience who now wants to make security the focus, while doing software development, security design, security code review, as well as other operational responsibilities.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco HQ 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own
Developing small software security tools
Security focused code review of satellite and ground based software (using team’s review guidelines)
Review of / writing automation to review security test results
Security design reviews (once are familiar with the satellite system)
Setup and testing launch racks or lab equipment
Running PEN tests
Maintaining systems critical to the SatSec team's mission, such as Hardware Security Modules
Network traffic analysis
Assisting with some corporate systems as needed
Ad hoc duties depending on engineering projects underway
What You Bring
Experience with embedded systems
Experience with encryption and cyber security concepts
6+ years of work experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
Proficient in C and Python
Familiarity with open source tools and frameworks
Excellent technical and interpersonal skills
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience in embedded systems in the automotive, aerospace or medical sectors
Experience with networking and Cloud computing systems like AWS or GCP
Experience automating tests
Application Deadline
October 22, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT
EAR/ITAR Requirements
This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
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
Remote-friendly work environment
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 re
About the Company
Planet is the leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and insights. Planet is driven by a mission to image all of Earth’s landmass every day, and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest fleet of imaging satellites, as well as online software, tools and analytics needed to deliver data to users. Decision makers in business, government, and within organizations use Planet's data and machine learning-powered an...
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