Opto-Mechanical Engineer, Satellite Optics (San Francisco)

Planet builds the optical payloads that take its satellite images. As an Opto-Mechanical Engineer you design the manufacturing line for mid-volume production of these payloads and make sure they survive launch and perform in orbit.

Key responsibilities

• Design the production line for optical payloads
• Run structural, thermal and optical performance analyses with other teams
• Design parts and assemblies, manage vendors and run failure analysis
• Run tolerance stack-ups and GD&T analyses
• Lead design reviews and support qualification tests

Requirements

• A degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Design for space: launch survivability, vacuum and thermal conditions
• Design of optical assemblies with glass, carbon fibre, metals and ceramics
• Hands-on work with hardware from prototype to production

Location and schedule

• Onsite: you work from the San Francisco office 5 days a week

Salary and benefits

US base salary $144,500 to $180,600 a year, plus possible bonus and equity. 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.