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Planet

Opto-Mechanical Engineer

San Francisco, CAFrom $180.6kmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Planet is seeking an experienced Opto-Mechanical Engineer to enhance the design of payloads for their Earth-imaging satellites. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure optimal performance and reliability of optical systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead the opto-mechanical manufacturing process for optical payloads.
  • Design and optimize the manufacturing line for mid-volume production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on analyses for payload performance.
  • Manage part design, fabrication, and execute failure analyses.
  • Maintain comprehensive design documentation.
  • Support test planning and participate in qualification test campaigns.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
  • 4+ years in opto-mechanical product development.
  • Experience in high-reliability space environment design.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware from prototyping to production.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Effective verbal and visual communication skills.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks, Zemax, and programming languages.

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborative team culture.
  • Potential for remote work flexibility.
  • Involvement in significant space missions.
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Planet

Planet builds and operates Earth-imaging satellites and the cloud-native platforms that process satellite imagery data. The company is hiring software engineers for platform operations and backend compute systems, as well as hardware engineers (opto-mechanical and electrical) to design satellite payloads and subsystems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a specific opto-mechanical payload or optical system you designed from concept through production—what were the key challenges in manufacturing, and how did you ensure it met thermal and structural requirements?
  • Describe your experience with tolerance stackup and GD&T analysis in optical assemblies. How have you used these to prevent failures or improve precision in space-qualified hardware?
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