Mechanical Engineering Senior

We believe in using space to help life on Earth. This constellation delivers an unprecedented dataset of empirical information via a revolutionary cloud-based platform to authoritative figures in commercial, environmental, and humanitarian sectors. We are both a space company and data company all rolled into one. Customers and users across the globe use Planets data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our worlds toughest obstacles. As we control every component of hardware design, manufacturing, data processing, and software engineering, our office is a truly inspiring mix of experts from a variety of domains. We have a peoplecentric approach toward culture and community and we strive to iterate in a way that puts our team members first and prepares our company for growth. Planet is a global company with employees working remotely worldwide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands. The Mechanical Engineering team at Planet is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help drive the design of key spacecraft subsystems across Planets fleet of Earthimaging satellites! The ideal candidate will be a seasoned mechanical designer who has led mechanical subsystem development across multiple programs from conceptual design through manufacturing and testing and into flight. As a member of the Mechanical Engineering team within Planets Space Systems division, you will be a key contributor and stakeholder in Planets agile aerospace approach to spacecraft design, and will work closely with Planet Mechanical Engineering Team, Qualification Team, and Manufacturing team as well as the rest of Planets leadingedge spacecraft design teams. This is a fulltime, inoffice role which will require you to work in our San Francisco HQ 5 days a week. Own the mechanical design on key spacecraft subsystems across Planets satellite fleet Collaborate with structural analysis team to drive/perform analyses on key spacecraft subsystems to meet stiffness and strength requirements Drive part/assembly tolerancing using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and own release of drawing packages for part fabrication Perform design and analysis responsibilities Drive part/assembly design and fabrication at key subsystem vendors Collaborate with manufacturing team to implement key spacecraft design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) features Support interface control document (ICD) development and size and develop interfaces for your subsystems Support test planning and qualification campaigns Support debugging and rootcausing onorbit anomalies and production 6+ years experience owning products from requirements, through conceptual design, and into test and manufacturing ~ Advanced in computeraided design (CAD) software and Product Lifecycle Management software. ~ 5 to generate good quality, low cost parts ~ Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related engineering or science degree ~ Experience with design and fabrication of composites and metal components ~ Excellent verbal and visual communication skills Experience designing products for low or mid volume serial production and have a good understanding of the tradeoffs between manufacturing methods for these volumes ~ Experience in optics/optomechanical hardware, mechanisms, structures, and/or electronics/RF packaging ~ Machine shop experience fabricating or modifying parts (CNC Mill/Router, Mill, Lathe, Laser Cutter, 3D printer) ~ Proficiency in Python, Matlab, and/or Visual Basic (VBA) Application Deadline: This position requires access to exportcontrolled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable exportcontrolled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. These offerings are dependent on employment type and geographical location, based upon applicable law or company policy. ~ Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans ~ Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution ~ Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and companywide days off ~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) ~ The US base salary range for this fulltime position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary shortterm and longterm incentives (bonus and equity). Were dedicated to helping the whole Planet, and to do that we must strive to represent all of it within each of our offices and on all of our teams. 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