Satellite Data Processing Engineer

Planetlabs; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

Wellness program

Home office reimbursement

Phone and internet reimbursement

Tuition reimbursement and LinkedIn学习

Equity

Volunteer time off

Zusammenfassung

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is seeking a Satellite Data Processing Engineer to ensure image quality across Planet’s fleet. The role blends hands-on QA with building scalable software, in a hybrid setup at the Berlin office.

You’ll collaborate across imaging operations and software engineering, employing Python, QGIS tooling, and data pipelines. The job requires 2+ years of experience and a geospatial degree, with a 3-day weekly office presence in Berlin.

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics, geomatics, remote sensing, or closely related field.
• A working understanding of optical remote sensing fundamentals.
• Solid Python skills: version control, code review, and scripting.
• Exposure to QGIS or Python geospatial libraries (e.g. GDAL, rasterio, shapely).
• Basic SQL / database familiarity.
• Clear written communication: explain technical findings to non-specialists.

Aufgaben

• Assess satellite imagery, manually and via automated tooling, against quality standards.
• Help build and maintain internal QA tools and data pipelines.
• Support investigations into customer-reported quality disputes with technical evidence.
• Contribute to automated quality-assessment systems to shift checks from manual to automated.
• Write clear reports and tickets for other engineering teams.

Kenntnisse

Python

Geospatial knowledge

Remote sensing basics

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics

Geospatial/remote sensing background

Tools

QGIS

GDAL

rasterio

Shapely

Jobbeschreibung

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

Image Quality Support (IQS) makes sure Planet's imagery meets that bar. We sit between imaging operations, satellite operations, software engineering, and the business — close enough to engineering to build our own tools, close enough to customers to know what \"quality\" means to them.

We're looking for a Satellite Data Processing Engineer to help assess and automate imagery quality across Planet's satellite fleet. You'll split your time between hands-on visual QA and writing the software that scales it — a hybrid of remote-sensing know-how and software engineering, building up both with guidance from senior teammates.

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

Impact You’ll Own

• Assess satellite imagery, manually and via automated tooling, against contractual and technical quality standards.


• Help build and maintain the internal tools that power quality assessment — from QGIS-based QA tooling to backend scripts and data pipelines.


• Support investigations into customer-reported quality disputes, gathering technical evidence for the team's decisions.


• Contribute to the team's automated quality-assessment systems, helping shift routine checks from manual review into automation.


• Write clear reports and tickets that other engineering teams can act on.

What You Bring

• 2+ years of relevant experience.


• Bachelor’s degree in geoinformatics, geomatics, remote sensing, or a closely related field.


• A working understanding of optical remote sensing fundamentals.


• Solid Python skills: comfortable with version control, code review, and writing more than one-off scripts.


• Exposure to QGIS or Python geospatial libraries (e.g. GDAL, rasterio, shapely).


• Basic SQL / database familiarity.


• Clear written communication: you can explain a technical finding to a non-specialist.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Linux comfort.


• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab CI).


• Any exposure to desktop GUI development (e.g. PySide6/Qt) or building small internal tools end-to-end.

Application Deadline

11:45p / 23:45 CET on the date stated below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received. For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.

Export Control Requirements

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. This position requires access to U.S. and German/EU 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 German, EU, or U.S. authorities.

Benefits While Working at Planet

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

• Paid time off including vacation, holidays and company-wide days off


• Employee Wellness Program


• Home Office Reimbursement


• Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement


• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning


• Equity


• Volunteering Paid Time Off

Compensation

The expected starting gross salary range for this role is listed below. Individual placement within this range is determined objectively based on gender-neutral criteria such as your skills, qualifications, and professional experience. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or equity.

Germany Salary Range

€38.000 — €47.500 EUR

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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. 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 around the world 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. Know Your Rights.

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 [e-mail] or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.