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Manufacturing Test Technician

Planet
Posted April 14, 2025

San Francisco, California

Not Specified

$114,200 - $142,700

Full Time

Job Description

The Manufacturing Test Technician at Planet will be responsible for assembling and testing satellite avionics, managing test stations, and troubleshooting test failures, all while working collaboratively within a dedicated team to deliver cutting-edge satellite technology.

Responsibilities

  • Assemble and test satellite avionics at board level and subassembly level
  • Organize and manage test stations and tools
  • Support engineering in improving functional testing of subsystems and components
  • Build cables and harnesses for internal systems and electrical interconnects
  • Troubleshoot test failures with test engineers
  • Own subassembly debug plan development
  • Develop and improve work instruction guides
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies

Requirements

  • 4 years of hands-on technician experience
  • Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels and teams
  • Ability to document test issues clearly and concisely in JIRA and or Slack
  • Ability to juggle multiple units under test simultaneously
  • Precision assembly disassembly skills of unit under test with test station
  • Experience with electronics assembly procedures
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Experience rolling out SOPs and standard work
  • Ability to debug mechanical and electrical systems
  • This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, 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

  • 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
  • Remote-friendly work environment
  • 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 114,200 - 142,700 USD

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