Senior Security Engineer, Planet

• Experience with encryption and cyber security concepts
• 6+ years of work experience in computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering or similar
• Proficient in C and Python
• Experience automating tests
• Familiarity with open source tools and frameworks
• Excellent technical and interpersonal skills

Desirable

• As a Senior Security Engineer in Planet's Satellite Security Team (SatSec) you will work on a variety of projects and tasks to secure Planet's space-related systems. You will work most closely with other members of the SatSec team, but also with the Corporate Engineering team, Space Systems Engineering, Manufacturing and Mission Operations. The SatSec team's mission is to secure Planet's space related systems to enable Planet's earth imaging and data solutions mission
• You will do some development of software security tools and automation, security review of software, and maintenance of systems critical to the SatSec team's mission. You will work on some projects on your own, and others in collaboration with development and operational teams to ensure the systems satisfy the security and operational goals. The position has a practical security focus
• Developing small software security tools
• Security focused code review of satellite and ground based software (using team’s review guidelines)
• Review of / writing automation to review security test results
• Security design reviews (once are familiar with the satellite system)
• Setup and testing launch racks or lab equipment
• Running PEN tests
• Maintaining systems critical to the SatSec team's mission, such as Hardware Security Modules
• Network traffic analysis
• Assisting with some corporate systems as needed
• Ad hoc duties depending on engineering projects underway

• Application deadline: August 24, 2025 by 11:59 PM PDT