Planet is hiring a
Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer

Summary

Join Planet and be a part of our mission to change the way people see the world. We are looking for an exceptional propulsion engineer to support design, integration, and environmental testing activities at component, subsystems, and system level.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience working with test equipment such as Thermal air chamber, TVAC chambers, power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes
• HET assembly and testing experience in high vacuum operating environment
• Experience with operation of electric propulsion thrusters such as HETs
• Able to juggle multiple tasks and make quality decisions without negative impact on others
• Experience working with a cross-functional teams to achieve desired results
• Experience with Engineering Documentation Control, G-Suite, Jira
• Experience resolving routine issues and escalates other issues to the appropriate individual in a timely manner
• Superior attention for detail and passion for quality
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with propulsion system components
• Open to travel within the United States and outside of the United States

Responsibilities

• Support the Acceptance, Testing and & Integration (AI&T) line of Planet Next satellite constellation
• Coordinate and lead the execution of environmental test campaigns for propulsion system
• Participate in the planning and coordination of test campaigns
• Qualification testing of propulsion system
• Functional and environmental testing support for HETs and PPUs
• Test fixture development/requirements for the propulsion system
• Environmental Lab maintenance
• Design and test equipment and infrastructure for the transportation of spacecraft and subsystems
• Implement 5s methodology in the qual lab and model shop
• Design, assemble and test the tools & equipment required to support spacecraft launch integration
• Support Launch Integration

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Plan
• Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
• Flexible Time Off
• Recognition Programs
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
• Parental Leave
• Offsites and Happy Hours
• Volunteering Benefits