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How to Apply for Solutions Architect Deployment Strategist

at Planet

🏢 About Planet

Planet uniquely combines space technology with data analytics, operating the world's largest constellation of Earth-imaging satellites. They control the entire pipeline from satellite design to cloud-based data delivery, creating a vertically integrated platform that provides unprecedented global monitoring capabilities. Working here means contributing to missions that solve real-world environmental, humanitarian, and commercial challenges through space technology.

About This Role

As a Solutions Architect Deployment Strategist for Planet's Defense & Intelligence customers, you'll design and implement integration strategies that help government clients adopt the Planet Platform and maximize their return on investment. This role involves translating complex defense requirements into technical solutions using Planet's satellite data and analytics, directly impacting national security and intelligence operations through timely Earth observation data.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves collaborating with defense customers to understand their intelligence requirements, designing technical architectures that integrate Planet's satellite data feeds into their existing systems, and writing deployment scripts in Golang/Python to automate platform integration. You'll work with Planet's engineering teams to customize solutions and document deployment strategies that meet strict government security standards while delivering actionable Earth observation insights.

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🎯 Who Planet Is Looking For

  • Has 4+ years of hands-on experience integrating systems specifically for Defense and Intelligence organizations, understanding their unique security and operational requirements
  • Is technically fluent in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, and React, with proven ability to build and deploy solutions using these technologies in government contexts
  • Has practical experience deploying solutions across major cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) with understanding of government cloud compliance requirements
  • Possesses exceptional communication skills to bridge the gap between technical teams and defense stakeholders, translating complex satellite data capabilities into mission value

📝 Tips for Applying to Planet

1

Highlight specific Defense and Intelligence projects where you integrated satellite imagery or geospatial data into operational systems

2

Demonstrate your Golang and Python expertise with concrete examples of building scalable backend systems for government clients

3

Showcase your experience with government cloud deployments, mentioning specific compliance frameworks you've worked with (like FedRAMP, IL5/6)

4

Explain how you've helped defense customers achieve ROI with technical solutions, quantifying results where possible

5

Reference Planet's specific satellite constellations (like SkySat or Dove) and how you might leverage their unique capabilities for defense applications

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your direct experience supporting Defense and Intelligence customers with systems integration, specifying agencies or projects', "How your technical skills in Golang, Python, PostgreSQL, and React align with deploying Planet's platform in secure government environments", "Your understanding of how Earth observation data creates value for defense missions, with specific use cases you've supported", "Why Planet's mission to use space to help life on Earth resonates with you, particularly in defense and intelligence contexts"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Planet's specific satellite constellations (Dove, SkySat, Pelican) and their technical specifications to understand data capabilities
  • → Research Planet's existing defense partnerships and use cases mentioned in their case studies or press releases
  • → Understand Planet's platform architecture and APIs to discuss how you'd integrate them into defense systems
  • → Learn about UAE's specific defense and intelligence priorities where Earth observation could provide value

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through a specific defense project where you integrated satellite or geospatial data into an operational system
2 How would you design a deployment strategy for Planet's platform in a classified government cloud environment?
3 Describe your experience with Golang for backend systems and how you've used it in government contexts
4 How do you communicate technical satellite data capabilities to non-technical defense stakeholders to demonstrate ROI?
5 What challenges have you faced deploying solutions across multiple cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) for government clients?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using generic satellite imagery experience without specific Defense and Intelligence context or clearance experience
  • Listing cloud experience without mentioning government-specific deployments or compliance requirements
  • Failing to demonstrate how your technical skills (Golang, Python, etc.) directly apply to defense customer problems

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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