Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Planet will develop and implement assembly, integration, and testing processes for satellite hardware, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient spacecraft production and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute assembly, integration, and test processes for satellites
- Create procedures and work instructions for assembling and testing spacecraft components
- Collaborate with design, test, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to deliver spacecraft
- Design mechanical and electrical equipment and fixtures to support assembly and testing
- Refine and improve assembly procedures and work instructions
Requirements
- Prior experience working with complex interdisciplinary processes in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous electro-mechanical experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in SolidWorks with a proven ability to develop tooling and fixturing to interface with spacecraft and extract useful views for use in work instructions.
- Organized approach to project management and task planning and tracking.
- Experience with hardware assembly, integration, and/or test.
- Ability to learn new engineering concepts quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to implement and change processes.
- This position requires access to export-controlled information, and employment or hiring of a contractor is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.
Benefits & Perks
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
Internet reimbursement
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Salary range at the start of employment: $35 - $60 per hour (US), with final salary determined by experience, skills, and location
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