Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer will lead the design, development, and testing of spacecraft subsystems for Planet's fleet of Earth-imaging satellites, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure hardware performance and manufacturability from concept to flight.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop spacecraft subsystems from conceptual design through manufacturing and testing
- Drive documentation, presentation, and review of new spacecraft designs
- Collaborate with structural analysis team to ensure subsystems meet stiffness and strength requirements
- Perform part assembly tolerancing and release drawing packages for fabrication
- Support interface control document development and subsystem interface sizing
- Assist in test planning, qualification campaigns, and hardware validation
- Troubleshoot and root cause on-orbit anomalies and production issues
- Work hands-on with flight and test hardware
Requirements
- 6 years experience owning products from requirements, through conceptual design, and into test and manufacturing.
- 4 years of experience specifically in electronics packaging at the PCB A and chassis level design for high density digital, analog, RF, optical, and or power electronics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree.
- Advanced in computer-aided design (CAD) software and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
- Solid experience using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD T) and ANSI Y14.5 to generate good quality, low cost parts.
- Experience with design and fabrication of composites and metal components.
- Hands-on experience with dynamic hardware builds, test plan creation, and hardware validation.
- Ability to be self-motivated and responsible while working in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and visual communication skills.
- 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
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Home Office Reimbursement
Monthly Phone and Internet Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
Equity
Commuter Benefits if local to an office
Volunteering Paid Time Off
US base salary range of 144,500 - 180,600 USD
Discretionary short-term and long-term incentives, bonus, and equity (potentially)
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