Solutions Architect, Germany & EMEA

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:  

This role requires a skilled and adaptable professional to support the expansion of Planet's constellation services across the strategic German market and the wider EMEA region. As a Solutions Architect, you will work closely with commercial leaders and senior Planet staff, playing an important role in supporting efforts to shape and win EMEA business. You will leverage your business experience, technical acumen and network to understand customer challenges, particularly with government and MOD entities, and to design effective solutions and compelling proposals. You will collaborate closely with clients and Planet's global teams and will contribute to local supply chain and manufacturing strategy. This position involves regional travel and offers a significant opportunity for a proactive, collaborative individual with a strong aerospace or remote sensing background to develop their skills and make a substantial impact within Planet.

This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our Berlin office 3 days per week.

Impact You’ll Own:

• Technical Solution Design: You will be responsible for contributing to the design of robust, scalable satellite-based solutions for key customers across Germany and the EMEA region, particularly in defense and civil government. This involves translating customer needs into clear technical specifications and solution concepts, clearly articulating their value through proposals, and presenting these concepts to customers.
• Technical Support in Strategic Pursuits: Serving as a key technical member of the Space Business Group, you will support strategic customer engagements in Germany and EMEA from initial technical discussions through to solution definition, negotiation and contracting. You will collaborate closely with the global space business team as well as other corporate support functions to help qualify opportunities and ensure solutions align with customer requirements and Planet’s capabilities, assisting in building strong technical relationships with key stakeholders.
• Market Collaboration & Cross-Functional Technical Engagement: You will gather and share customer feedback and technical requirements from the German and broader EMEA market to inform Planet's global product roadmap and service offerings. This includes collaborating with product management, engineering, and cross-functional support teams to champion regional market needs, acting as an important technical liaison between the EMEA market and Planet's internal teams, facilitating clear communication, ensuring alignment on project requirements, and assisting in resolving technical challenges for successful customer outcomes.
• Support for German Strategic Initiatives: You will provide critical technical expertise and input to support the assessment, strategy, and planning related to European supply chain and manufacturing initiatives. This includes collaborating with internal teams to evaluate technical feasibility, requirements, and the implications of establishing or expanding certain operations or services in Europe, and acting as a technical liaison with local partners or suppliers as needed.

What You Bring:

• Proficient in both German and English, with written and verbal communication skills in each language. 
• Solid experience in designing or delivering technical solutions for customers, with experience working with and understanding the needs of the German government and specifically the German Bundeswehr.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Software), Physics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years in a client-facing technical role such as Solutions Architect, Systems Engineer, or Technical Pre-Sales within the space, aerospace, defense, remote sensing, or a related high-technology industry.
• Good understanding of satellite systems, constellation services, or geospatial data and their applications. Industry knowledge in aerospace or remote sensing is essential.
• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments is beneficial.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and operate with a good degree of autonomy on assigned tasks.
• Willingness and ability to travel across the EMEA region as required to support customer engagements.
• Eligible for US Export Control licenses such as ITAR and EAR
• Experience in managing aerospace supply chains or involvement in satellite testing, assembly, or manufacturing is a plus.

Application Deadline:

October 20, 2025 by 23:59 Pacific Time (GMT -7)

Export Control Requirements:

Planet Labs Germany GmbH is authorized to receive U.S. export-controlled information at Planet under an export license issued by the Bureau of Industry and Security. 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.

• 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

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: 
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