Manufacturing Engineer, Satellites (NPI) at Planet, SF

Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites and sells daily satellite data and insights to governments and businesses. It has offices in San Francisco, Washington DC and Europe. Its New Product Introduction team builds and scales assembly, integration and test for next-generation satellites, and this Manufacturing Engineer owns how a satellite type is built.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of a satellite type: build guides, tooling and process
• Drive nonconformances to resolution and improve processes
• Handle and document off-nominal build details
• Set the build flow for new satellite designs
• Scope and design tooling with the ground support equipment team
• Create MES scaffolding and structured manufacturing bills of materials

Requirements

• 4+ years of manufacturing development experience
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
• Experience building satellites or similar optical and electromechanical assemblies in a cleanroom
• Reads technical drawings; SolidWorks for tooling and fixtures
• Hands-on hardware assembly, integration and test

Location and schedule

• San Francisco office, in person 5 days a week
• Full-time

Salary and benefits

US base salary $114,200 to $142,700 a year. Benefits include medical, dental and vision cover, 16 weeks of paid parental leave and tuition support.

How to apply

Apply on the company's own site.