Manufacturing Engineer
- Pay
- $114,200 – $142,700 per year
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Listed
- Today
About the role
Welcome to Planet. We believe in using space to help life on Earth.
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.
Customers and users across the globe use Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world's 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 people-centric 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. Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world.
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
The New Product Introduction (NPI) Team develops and scales assembly, integration, and test operations for our next-generation satellites. Manufacturing technicians and engineers establish processes and work instructions for building and testing spacecraft from component level through final integration. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will collaborate closely with design engineers, test engineers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and delivery. Ideal candidates are methodical, hands-on, and thrive in building complex aerospace products.
This is a full-time, in-office position based in our SF office 5 days per week.
Impact You'll Own
- Own the end-to-end execution of a satellite type, including completing guides, designing and improving tooling, and streamlining the build process
- Drive nonconformances to resolution and establish actionable process improvements
- Handle, coordinate, and document off-nominal build details to push the satellite forward in all special circumstances regarding build or schedule
- Determine the build flow for new satellite designs
- Work with the Manufacturing Ground Support Equipment (MGSE) team to scope and design tooling
- Create Manufacturing Execution System (MES) scaffolding, structured Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOMs), and build non-flight Structural Qualification Models (SQMs)
- Support the Assembly, Integration and Test of Satellites and subsystems
- Recommend facilities and capital equipment improvements for scaling our manufacturing processes to meet our production demand
- Provide DFM/DFA recommendations to design teams
- Monitor production metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
What You Bring
- 4+ years of manufacturing development experience
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- Experience building satellites or similarly complex optical and electromechanical assemblies in a cleanroom environment
- Experience reading technical drawings
- SolidWorks skills to develop tooling & fixturing interfacing with spacecraft and to extract views for work instructions
- Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, integration, and test
- Attention to detail and technical writing skills for documenting assembly and test processes
- Ability to climb, and lift/push/pull equipment up to 50 pounds
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience implementing successful continuous improvement processes
- Experience with MES and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
Application Deadline
- 11:45p / 23:45 PT on the date stated below.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- This posting may be removed earlier than projected if a suitable pool of applications has been received.
- For this reason, we recommend applying as soon as you are able to.
EAR/ITAR Requirements
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 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 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
Compensation
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term 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 $114,200 - $142,700 USD
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Why we care so much about Belonging.
We're 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. That's why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belonging-dreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you, but you're thinking you might not have all the qualifications, please... do apply!
At Planet, we are looking for well-rounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We don't just fill positions, we aspire to fulfill people's 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 you're excited to come along for the ride.
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
Planet is an inclusive community and we know that everyone has their own needs. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please reach out to or contact your recruiter with your request. Your message will be confidential and we will be happy to assist you.
By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Planet Data Privacy Notice for California Staff Members and Applicants, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
By clicking "Apply Now" at the top of this job posting, I acknowledge that I have read the Candidate Privacy Notice GDPR Planet Labs Europe, and hereby consent to the collection, processing, use, and storage of my personal information as described therein.
AI in Our Interviewing Process: Planet is committed to providing an exceptional interview experience for all candidates. We currently use Metaview to better focus on candidates and less on trying to capture notes. As such, with the candidate's consent, select interviews may be recorded and include a "Planet AI Notetaker" for transcription and summarization purposes. Should an interview involve use of AI interview technologies, the candidate will receive notification and have the ability to opt out both in advance and/or real-time. Opting out will not affect one's candidacy.
Candidate AI Policy: Planet embraces Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, and we encourage its responsible use. We understand that candidates may use various resources, including AI tools, to prepare for interviews and assessments.
However, during any live interview stage or when actively completing assessments for this position, the use of AI tools-e.g. Large Language Models (LLMs), deep fake technology, etc.-is strictly prohibited unless explicitly prompted by an interviewer or assessment instructions. If you are unsure about acceptable use, please contact your recruiter for clarification.
If an AI tool or similar technology is desired as an accommodation, please contact with your request for assistance. Your message will be confidential, and we will be happy to assist you. Violation of this policy may result in disqualification of your application.
From Planet's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 14, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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