Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
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 Product Manager on Constellation Services, you will own the strategy and roadmap for two products - Direct Access Service (DAS) and Enterprise Ground Segment (EGS) - that give customers increasing levels of direct control over satellite tasking, data privacy, and operations. You'll translate customer and market needs into product vision, working across engineering, legal, and commercial teams to bring new capabilities to market.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a PM with a solid technical background in satellite systems who is comfortable owning multiple products at different stages of maturity, from early customer co-development to broader commercial availability. The ideal candidate is able to work as part of a global team supporting Planet's mission to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco or Arlington, VA office 3 days per week.
Impact You'll Own:
- Own the product vision and strategy for Direct Downlink Software Products, and Constellation Ownership Operational Software Products (DAS and EGS): synthesize patterns across deals, RFIs and customer conversations to resolve where the two products meet customer needs, where they should extend, and where real gaps exist.
- Partner with Mission Delivery to turn contract requirements into PRDs and an agreed-upon roadmap for both products in parallel, then work with program management, engineering, ground systems, and satellite operations to design, build, and launch reliable, secure, and scalable capabilities.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customer-facing teams (e.g., Sales, Customer Success, and Support) for CxS offerings, enabling pre-sales and post-sales support.
- Work with compliance and security teams to ensure all products and services adhere to export control laws, national security constraints, and data privacy standards.
- Develop pricing models and packaging in coordination with finance and commercial leadership.
- Monitor product performance, customer satisfaction, and operational SLAs; identify areas for improvement and lead initiatives to address them.
- Create and maintain product documentation, customer onboarding materials, and training content to support adoption.
- Represent the company in customer meetings, industry forums, and with government stakeholders where necessary.
- Stay informed of competitor capabilities and market trends to ensure Planet’s CxS products remain competitive and differentiated.
What You Bring:
- 10+ years of Product Management experience, including the ability to define product vision, build roadmaps, prioritize features, and deliver high-impact outcomes.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Eligible for US Export Control licenses such as ITAR and EAR.
- Track record of identifying gaps and driving solutions without waiting for direction, ability to make judgment calls in ambiguous, dynamic situations.
- Ability to understand and represent the needs of government, defense, and commercial customers with high-security or mission-critical requirements.
- Deep understanding of satellite ground systems, RF communications, tasking conops, downlink/uplink processes, and data processing pipelines.
- Experience managing complex products with cross-functional teams (engineering, legal, operations, security, sales) and external stakeholders, ideally including regulatory or export-control-sensitive contexts.
- Systems-level product thinking: able to see how a product decision in DAS or EGS ripples into adjacent parts of Planet's portfolio, and proactively design for those connections rather than solving in isolation.
- Comfort operating with ambiguity: proactively synthesizing signal from customer conversations, RFIs, and win/loss patterns into a defensible product position and driving it forward.
- Solid interpersonal skills and judgment: able to read team dynamics and build trust across functions with different incentives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical tradeoffs to engineers and translate them for executives or government stakeholders.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills; ability to prioritize across multiple concurrent, high-stakes workstreams.
What Makes You Stand Out:
- Direct experience with secure communications architectures, satellite command/control systems, or mission control software.
- Experience working with or as part of the Defense and Intelligence community.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
- Technical software background that enables fluent, credible collaboration with engineering teams on architecture and design tradeoffs.
Application Deadline:
11:45p / 23:45 PT 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.
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
- 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. San Francisco Salary Range
$182,900 - $228,600 USD
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 accommodations@planet.com or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
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AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments. However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools - e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc. - is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification. If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact accommodations@planet.com with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.