Intern, Planetary Variables - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• This internship focuses on developing satellite-based analysis products for agriculture.
• Work involves using Planet’s imagery and data to support agricultural management practices.
• Opportunity to explore new methods for detecting water stress.
• Implement and evaluate surface evapotranspiration models.
• Assess performance using ground data from partners and universities.
• Explore innovative irrigation scheduling techniques with customers.
• Join a collaborative team in the Agriculture pod.
• Based in Haarlem office 3 days per week.
• Full-time internship opportunity.
• Engage with the scientific community to advance remote sensing science.

Requirements

• Experience with scientific computing using Python in a Unix/Linux environment.
• Knowledge of remote sensing fundamentals and experience with remote sensing data.
• Ability to be hands-on, self-motivated, and think creatively.
• Experience with thermal, microwave, or optical remote sensing datasets is a plus.
• Expertise with QGIS, Esri software, GDAL, or other geospatial software is advantageous.

Benefits

• 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 opportunities.
• Volunteering Paid Time Off.