About the job
Join Planet, where we harness space technology to enhance life on Earth.
As the architects behind the world's largest constellation of imaging satellites, we provide an unparalleled dataset through a groundbreaking cloud-based platform, serving vital sectors such as commercial, environmental, and humanitarian organizations. Our dual identity as both a space and data company allows us to innovate across various domains.
Our global clientele relies on Planet's data to pioneer technologies, boost revenue, conduct critical research, and tackle some of the most challenging problems facing our planet.
At Planet, we oversee every aspect of hardware design, production, data processing, and software engineering, creating a collaborative environment filled with experts from diverse fields.
We prioritize a people-first culture, fostering a community that supports our team members while preparing for future growth. Become part of Planet's mission to transform how the world perceives itself.
Our team is distributed worldwide, with employees working remotely and from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.
About the Internship:
Planet’s Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid positions spanning 12 weeks at our San Francisco headquarters.
Program Dates:
- June 1 - August 21
- June 22 - September 11
Role Overview:
The Program and Systems team at Planet is looking for an Imaging Systems Intern who will assist in the development and validation of our fleet of Earth-imaging satellites. This role is ideal for systems thinkers eager to explore the intersection of physics, hardware, and software. You will report to Imaging leadership and collaborate closely with teams in Electro Optics, Thermal, GNC, Mission Software, and Operations to ensure our imaging payloads operate effectively in both ground and orbital conditions.
This is a full-time in-office position based in San Francisco, requiring presence five days a week.
Your Impact:
- Collaborate with spacecraft hardware, mission operations, imaging pipeline, and embedded software teams to fulfill product requirements.
- Assist in ground and flight testing, and the operation of innovative imaging systems.
- Support Verification & Validation (V&V) campaigns to ensure payloads meet imaging performance benchmarks.
- Help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to imaging systems.

