Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - AUS

OpenKrill; United States; Sur place; USD 105 000 - 147 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Wellness Program

Home Office Reimbursement

Phone Internet Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity

Volunteer PTO

Résumé du poste

Planet is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect I on the Pre-Sales team, based remotely in Australia. You will design geospatial solutions using high-frequency earth observation data to support defence and intelligence users, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive technical storytelling and customer outcomes.

The role requires up to 50% travel, strong GIS/remote sensing expertise, and the ability to present to governmental stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience supporting Australia and/or New Zealand Defence/Intelligence in a technical capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50%.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Experience with GIS and remote sensing in defence.
• Experience in IMINT, ISR and related fields.
• Familiarity with geospatial software and programming languages, including AI/ML.
• Ability to design and present complex systems bridging business problems and technology.
• Ability to coordinate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive work style.
• Ability to lead technical customer engagements and run workshops.
• Australian security clearance eligibility required.

Responsabilités

• Architect and deliver solution demonstrations and presentations highlighting Planet’s capabilities.
• Build relationships with customers’ technical and management staff.
• Act as senior technical advisor to recommend tailored architectures.
• Craft technical responses to tenders, RFIs/RFPs, and proposals.
• Collaborate with sales to shape technical strategy across accounts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to voice customer needs and assist with RFP submissions.
• Meet quarterly and annual sales/operational objectives.
• Communicate forecasts, pipeline, and feedback to Sales leadership.
• Present to executive Government stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand.
• Mentor team members and lead training initiatives.

Connaissances

Geospatial architectures

Defence/Intelligence tech

Stakeholder engagement

English communication

Travel up to 50%

Technical mentorship

Problem solving

Project coordination

Workshops facilitation

Security clearance eligible

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Outils

QGIS

SocetGXP

ArcGIS

GDAL

Python

Description du poste

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 Solutions Architect I on our Pre-Sales team, you will sit at the intersection of cutting-edge satellite imagery technology and mission-critical decision-making for the Australia and New Zealand Defence and Intelligence community. In this role, you will design and architect complex geospatial solutions that demonstrate the transformative value of Planet's high-frequency earth observation data to help defense and intelligence organizations overcome their most pressing challenges. You will collaborate closely with internal cross-functional partners in Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to serve as the technical voice of the customer and directly shape Planet's industry-leading defense offerings. By bridging technical capabilities and strategic customer needs, your work directly supports Planet's mission to map the world daily and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable. The ideal candidate is an innovative technical consultant who thrives in a dynamic environment, passionate about satellite remote sensing, and dedicated to delivering impactful geospatial capabilities.

This is a full-time, remote position based in Australia. If located near an office, you are expected to work from that office 3 days per week. This role requires travel up to 50%.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Architect and deliver solution demonstrations and presentations and highlighting technical capabilities and value of Planet’s offerings and our ability to fulfill customer’s business needs.
• Build relationships with customers’ technical and management staff as a trusted advisor to their business.
• Act as a senior technical advisor to the customer to recommend a solutions architecture that fits their business challenges.
• Craft the technical response to tenders, RFI’s/RFP’s, and unsolicited proposals with respect to Planet’s products and solutions.
• Partner with your sales team colleagues to architect and drive the technical strategy across customer and prospect account plans, shaping how accounts are engaged and won.
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development to act as the voice of the customer, assist with RFP and RFI preparation and submissions.
• Attain quarterly and annual sales and operational objectives assigned by management.
• Represent the needs of Planet's Defence and Intelligence customers to Sales leadership by communicating forecasts, pipeline opportunities, deal reviews, CRM data, and customer feedback.
• Ability to present to key executive Government stakeholders within the Australia and New Zealand Governments.
• Act as a mentor to team members and lead training to drive their development

What You Bring:

• 6+ years of experience in supporting the Australia and/or New Zealand Defence and Intelligence community in a technical capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 50%.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company.
• Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users within the defence industry.
• Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields.
• Experience with QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, Python, other common geospatial software packages and programming languages, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML.
• Experience designing and presenting complex systems and solutions that bridge the gap between business problems and technology to meet organizational goals, budget, and scalability needs.
• Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive working style.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• Ability to process imagery, manipulate geospatial data, interact with APIs, and build data pipelines.
• Ability to lead technical customer engagements.
• Ability to run workshops or training sessions with users.
• Obtaining and maintaining eligibility for an Australian security clearance is required.

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.

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

This role is eligible for commission.

#LI-REMOTESan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinancePursuant 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.

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