Full-Time

Manufacturing Technician

Posted on 3/25/2025

Planet

Planet

1,001-5,000 employees

High-resolution satellite imagery subscription service

Compensation Overview

$114.2k - $142.7k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

San Francisco, CA, USA

This is a full-time, in-office position based in San Francisco, CA 5 days per week.

Category
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with people at all levels
  • Organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills
  • 4+ years of hands-on technician experience
  • Proactive approach towards work
  • Ability to write and follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • Familiarity with proper laboratory safety and housekeeping practices.
Responsibilities
  • Execute electro-mechanical build operations of production and prototype systems
  • Define, implement and improve processes and procedures
  • Develop work instruction guides
  • Apply continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma)
  • Manage the production floor for optimization and safety
  • Test electrical system and boards
  • Document and report test failures to broader team
  • Work closely with engineers to support project development work
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated ability to implement continuous improvement processes
  • Proficiency in reading both mechanical and electrical drawings
  • Ability to use light machine shop fabrication equipment (mill, lathe, band saw, chop saw, etc)
  • Experience working with batteries

Planet captures high-resolution satellite images of the Earth using a fleet of small satellites called Doves. These satellites provide near-daily, 8-band imagery, allowing clients to monitor environmental changes, manage natural resources, plan urban developments, and respond to disasters. Clients, which include government agencies, environmental organizations, and businesses, subscribe to access Planet's extensive library of images and data analytics tools. This subscription model ensures consistent revenue as clients require updated imagery for their operations. Planet also offers customized solutions for specific image requests and educational resources through Planet School to help users effectively utilize their platform. The company's goal is to lead in the geospatial intelligence market by providing detailed and frequent satellite imagery to support various applications.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2010

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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Syngenta enhances precision agriculture with daily 3-meter resolution imagery.
  • AI-driven global forest carbon monitoring positions Planet as an environmental monitoring leader.
  • Collaboration with ESA expands satellite capabilities and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Capella Space's radar imaging threatens Planet's optical imaging.
  • AI analytics advancements by competitors like Descartes Labs could outpace Planet's offerings.
  • Government-backed satellite programs may undercut Planet's pricing model.

What makes Planet unique

  • Planet operates the largest fleet of Earth-imaging satellites globally.
  • Planet offers near-daily, 8-band imagery of Earth's surface.
  • Planet's subscription model ensures continuous revenue from diverse clients.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Sabbatical Leave

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Home Office Stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Tuition Reimbursement

Equity

Commuter Benefits

Volunteering Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
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