# Senior Solutions Architect I, Pre-Sales - US Government Defense & Intelligence at Planet

- Company: Planet
- What the company does: Discover how Planet's daily satellite imagery and insights empower global decisions and actions with a multidimensional view of our changing planet. Backed by Felicis and Lux.
- Company website: https://www.planet.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Arlington, VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-18
- Apply by: 2026-11-02
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/planetlabs/jobs/8188420
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/planet-senior-solutions-architect-i-pre-sales-us-government-defense-and-intellig/

## About the role

As a Pre-Sales Sr. Solutions Architect, you'll design complex solutions to demonstrate the value of Planet's data and services to help organizations within the United States Defense and Intelligence community overcome their earth data challenges. You'll collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including Customer Success, Product Management, and Business Development, to act as the voice of the customer and enhance Planet's industry offerings.

## What they're looking for

- 6+ years of experience in supporting the US 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
- Experience working with GIS and Remote Sensing users within the Defense industry
- Experience in IMINT, ISR, and related fields

Tags: Pre-Sales and Services