Senior Harness Engineer (San Francisco)

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Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history. 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.

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Planet is a global company with employees working remotely world wide and joining us from offices in San Francisco, Washington DC, Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and The Netherlands.

About the Role

Planets Electrical Engineering team is looking for a SeniorHarness Engineer to own the end-to-end design and delivery of our satellites critical wire harnesses. You will drive the entire process, from creating 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings to selecting every component to meet strict performance and environmental requirements for the vacuum and vibration of space. This is a handson, collaborative role where you will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure your designs are successfully built, integrated, and ready for launch.

This is a fulltime, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week.

Impact Youll Own

• Design and deliver robust wire harness solutions from concept to production, creating 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop system integration plans, ensure electrical integrity, and streamline the transition from design to manufacturing.
• Own the component selection process for connectors, terminals, wire, and protection (sleeving, conduit) to meet all system performance, environmental, and cost requirements.
• Create and maintain all critical design documentation, including electrical schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure product accuracy.
• Support manufacturing and integration teams by troubleshooting build challenges, resolving design issues, and ensuring all assemblies meet quality and compliance standards.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field
• 6+ years of experience in developing electrical wire harnesses, routing in complex assemblies, and creating 2D/3D CAD documentation
• Expertise in CAD software for harness design and routing (e.g., RapidHarness, SolidWorks Electrical, etc)
• Proficiency in reading and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
• Solid understanding of version control for design files and managing documentation releases to production
• Familiarity with IPC/NASA/etc harness design standards

What Makes You Stand Out

• Knowledge of industry standards for cable and harness assembly
• Handson experience with harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, and building prototypes
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software

Application Deadline

February 3rd, 2026, 11:59pm PST

EAR/ITAR Requirements

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 andor the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.

Benefits While Working at Planet

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
• 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

Compensation

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). The final salary range is determined by job related experience, skills and location. The range displays our typical hiring range for new hire salaries in US locations only. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

San Francisco Salary Range

$162,600 $203,200 USD

Why we care so much about Belonging

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. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please do apply! At Planet, we are looking for wellrounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill peoples careers, most excited about folks who are motivated by our underlying humanitarian efforts. We are a few orbits around the sun before we get to where we want to be, so we hope youre excited to come along for the ride.

EEO Statement

Planet is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. Planet is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Know Your Rights.

Accommodations

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