Opto-Mechanical Engineer

Planet(1 month ago)

San Francisco, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$128,400 - $160,500Space Systems

About this role

The Opto-Mechanical Engineer will drive the design and manufacturing of optical payloads for Planet’s Earth-imaging satellites as part of the Electro-Optical Systems team within the Space Systems division. The role involves championing payload design from concept through flight, collaborating across structural, thermal, optical, and manufacturing teams, and contributing to spacecraft design and qualification. The position is an in-office, full-time role based at Planet’s San Francisco headquarters.

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Required Skills

Opto-Mechanical
Manufacturing Line
Optical Assemblies
Metrology
Alignment
Calibration
GD&T
Tolerance Stackup
Failure Analysis
Fabrication Management

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Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

About Planet

planet.com

Planet is an Earth-imaging company that operates a large constellation of small satellites to deliver frequent, high-cadence optical imagery of the planet. Its platform and APIs provide access to PlanetScope and SkySat imagery, global basemaps, change-detection services, and analytics tailored for industries like agriculture, forestry, mapping, energy, finance, and national security. Customers use Planet for near‑real‑time monitoring, trend analysis, and decision support at global scale. The company combines satellite data, scalable pipelines, and machine‑learning tools to turn imagery into actionable insights.