Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales - German Defense & Intelligence

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Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites, providing a vast dataset of empirical information through a cloud-based platform. This data is used by various sectors, including commercial, environmental, and humanitarian, to develop technologies, drive revenue, and solve global challenges. The company values a people-centric approach and has a global presence with employees working remotely from various locations, including offices in Germany. The Solutions Architect, Pre-Sales role involves designing complex solutions to demonstrate the value of Planet's data and services to organizations within the German Defense and Intelligence community. This includes building and delivering presentations, acting as a technical advisor, and crafting technical responses to tenders and proposals. The role also involves collaborating with internal teams to enhance industry offerings and mentoring junior team members. To qualify for this role, candidates must have at least six years of experience supporting the German Defense and Intelligence community in a technical capacity. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, along with excellent communication skills in German and professional proficiency in English. Experience with GIS, Remote Sensing, IMINT, ISR, and related geospatial software packages is essential. The ability to obtain and maintain a German security clearance is also required. Nice-to-have skills include the ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment. Experience leading technical customer engagements and conducting workshops or training sessions is also valued. The role is based in Germany and may require travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally. The position is full-time and remote, with the expectation to work from an office three days a week if located near one. What the role asks for: - 6+ years of experience supporting the German Defense and Intelligence community in a technical capacity. - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. - Ability to travel, including internationally, up to 25%. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the German language. - Professional working proficiency in English. - Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users within the Defense industry. - Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields. - Experience with QGIS, SocetGXP, ArcGIS, GDAL, Python, and other geospatial software packages and programming languages. - Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a German security clearance (Sicherheitsüberprüfung).