Job Description
The role involves developing and scaling satellite assembly, integration, and testing processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless spacecraft production, and supporting manufacturing operations for next-generation satellites at Planet's San Francisco headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the assembly, integration, and testing of satellites and subsystems
- Develop and document assembly procedures and work instructions
- Design mechanical and electrical equipment and fixtures for assembly, integration, and testing
- Drive resolution of non-conformances and implement process improvements
- Recommend facilities and capital equipment upgrades to scale manufacturing processes
- Train production technicians to transition manufacturing from R&D to full production
- Monitor production metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
Requirements
- Experience building satellites or similarly complex optical and electromechanical assemblies in a cleanroom environment
- At least 4 years of manufacturing development experience
- Experience reading technical drawings
- Excellent SolidWorks skills to develop tooling fixturing to interface with spacecraft and to extract useful views for use in work instructions
- Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and test
- Excellent attention to detail and technical writing skills for documenting assembly and test processes
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $114,200 - $142,700 USD (US base salary for full-time position in San Francisco)
Work schedule: Full-time, in-office position, 5 days per week
Work environment perks: Home Office Reimbursement, Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement, Equity, Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Additional benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contribution, Generous Paid Time Off, 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement and LinkedIn Learning access, Volunteering Paid Time Off, Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives, Bonus and equity options
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