Senior Optical Engineer Lead

7 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Planet Labs PBC Full time
About the Company:
Planet Labs PBC is a pioneering organization in space technology, committed to using imaging satellites to benefit life on Earth. We're dedicated to delivering unprecedented datasets and empowering users worldwide with our cutting-edge platform.

Job Summary:
We're seeking an accomplished Senior Optical Engineer Lead to spearhead the design, manufacturing, integration, testing, and operation of advanced imaging payloads. This role involves collaborating across teams to develop, troubleshoot, and refine optical instruments, including telescopes and cameras, for Earth observation missions.

Responsibilities:
  • Coordinating key optical manufacturing activities, such as metrology and alignment for telescope and sensor integration.
  • Executing warm and cold alignment and performance testing of imaging spectrometers, telescopes, and end-to-end instruments.
  • Developing test plans and analyzing measured data for alignment and calibration of imaging systems.
  • Creating and expanding upon test software and electrical ground support equipment (GSE) for characterizing and automating alignment and performance testing.
  • Overseeing optomechanical manufacturing activities, such as bonding and fixturing.
  • Participating in integration & test activities in cleanroom environments.

Requirements:
  • 6-8 years of relevant experience, such as airborne or space-based imaging payloads, cameras, or telescopes.
  • 3+ years of assembly, integration, alignment, and testing of optical instruments, telescopes, and/or optics in fields like defense, aerospace, automotive, biomedical, or related.
  • Leveraging scientific tools based in Zemax, MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++ to advance design maturity and analyze system performance.
  • Hands-on attitude, great interpersonal skills, and ability to collaborate effectively.

What You'll Bring:
  • First-hand experience working with external vendors, suppliers, and integrators.
  • Experience recording detailed and accurate test descriptions and data summaries.
  • Experience driving Ground Support Equipment (GSE) definition and execution.
  • Practical experience troubleshooting and debugging complex systems.

Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution.
  • Flexible Time Off in addition to holidays and global days off.
  • Generous Parental Leave.
  • Remote-friendly work environment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning.
  • Equity Options.
  • Commuter Benefits.

The estimated salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $144,500 — $180,600 USD. 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.

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