Working Student, Image Quality Support

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a student assistant to support our Operations team. The successful candidate will work in the Image Quality Support (IQS) team. The IQS team is dedicated to comprehensive image quality evaluation, covering all aspects of image integrity. We are responsible for identifying issues, reporting them to the relevant stakeholders, and creating appropriate metrics to track and measure quality. Our work is essential in maintaining and advancing the quality of our imaging systems, ensuring continuous improvement and project success.

This role will appeal to candidates who enjoy working with multidisciplinary teams and are passionate about innovative technologies and remote sensing. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, detailed, and strives for success.

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

Impact You'll Own:

• Operate image analysis systems
• Manage customer orders and track fulfillment
• Carry out Image Quality Evaluation
• Identify, triage and report image anomalies
• Understand and utilize internal processes and tools

What You Bring:

• Pursuing a B.S or M.S Degree in an Engineering, Software, or Science related field from an accredited college or technical school
• Fundamentals of remote sensing and image processing
• Knowledge of photogrammetry and GIS systems
• Familiarity with UNIX operating systems
• Professional working proficiency in English, the language of the company
• Experience working collaboratively on project-based teams

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Python skills
• Familiarity with Jira or similar issue tracking systems
• Coursework or projects involving remote sensing data analysis

Application Deadline:

September 22, 2026 at 11:58p PT

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