Quality Technician

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 cloudbased 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 Planets data to develop new technologies drive revenue power research and solve our worlds 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 peoplecentric 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:

As a Quality Technician at Planet you will be responsible for implementing & supporting robust quality control that can be standardized and scaled for all systems at Planet. This position will require identifying and troubleshooting supplier & inline quality failures for our cubesat program. It includes performing periodic inspections reporting mechanical & electrical anomalies and providing handson support to troubleshoot failures. You will work in a crossfunctional team with Design Manufacturing & Test to improve Planets satellites performance & reduce production quality and issues in space.

This is a fulltime position requiring you to work in our San Francisco HQ 5 days per week.

Impact Youll Own:

• Perform inspections across all stages of production
• Ensure equipment and test stations are calibrated periodically
• Define & maintain inspection guides
• Record & report quality anomalies & data to quality lead
• Utilize DMAIC method to identify and eliminate quality issues as they relate to satellite level damage
• Act as a point of contact for daytoday queries about quality
• Manage nonconforming material through the MRB process to ensure that nonconforming material is identified appropriately dispositioned tracked and reported
• Work closely with production process and test team counterparts to support testing and validation of new processes in a live production environment
• Communicate and interface between manufacturing & test technician to establish feedback loop for continuous improvement
• Identify improvement opportunities (gaps between manufacturing & quality) and work with Quality Lead and relevant teams to implement solutions

What You Bring:

• Ability to read & interpret mechanical drawings
• 2 years experience in Quality focussed role
• Mechanical aptitude & troubleshooting skills
• Mechanical inspection experience using basic and precision measurement tools (calipers micrometers drop gauges etc.
• Ability to understand & implement 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret FMEAs Quality Control Plans
• Knowledge of AQL SCAR process
• Proficient using google docs and sheets

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Experience writing inspection guides
• Educational background in ME or IE
• ISO/AS 9002 experience
• Detail oriented & ability to communicate issues effectively. Passion for improving quality standards
• Demonstrated ability to implement Kaizen (continuous improvement processes)

Application Deadline: July 24 2025

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to exportcontrolled information and as such employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidates ability to access all applicable exportcontrolled 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 companywide days off
• 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Remotefriendly work environment
• 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 fulltime position at the commencement of employment is listed below. Additionally this role might be eligible for discretionary shortterm and longterm 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.

Why we care so much about Belonging.
Were 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. Thats why Planet is guided by an ultimate north star of Belongingdreaming big as we approach our ongoing work. If this job intrigues you but youre thinking you might not have all the qualifications please... do apply! At Planet we are looking for wellrounded people from around the world who can contribute to more ways than just what is listed in this job description. We dont just fill positions we aspire to fulfill peoples 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 youre excited to come along for the ride.

EEO statement:
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:
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