Intern, Manufacturing Engineer

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 cloud-based 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 Planet's data to develop new technologies, drive revenue, power research, and solve our world’s 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 people-centric 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.

Internships at Planet:

Planet’s Summer 2026 internships are full-time, paid 12-week positions located in our San Francisco HQ Office. 

Program Dates:

• June 1 - August 21
• June 22 - September 11

About the Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer Intern at Planet, you will be responsible for developing and executing our assembly, integration and test processes for our next generation of satellites. You will apply your engineering skills to establish and refine various processes, while implementing the procedures and work instructions for assembling and testing subassemblies, modules and complete spacecraft. You will partner with manufacturing personnel, and work closely with design engineers, test engineers, engineering program management, and supply chain teams to execute and deliver spacecraft.

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

Impact You'll Own:

• Develop assembly, integration and test processes for PCBAs, subassemblies and full spacecraft
• Develop mechanical and electrical equipment and fixtures to aid with assembly, integration and testing
• Progress and refine assembly procedures and work instructions
• Collaborate with design engineering to continuously improve Spacecraft Design for Manufacturability

What You Bring:

• Prior experience working with complex interdisciplinary processes
• Previous electro-mechanical experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment 
• Experience in SolidWorks with a proven ability to develop tooling and fixturing to interface with spacecraft and extract useful views for use in work instructions
• Organized approach to project management and task planning and tracking
• Experience with hardware assembly, integration and/or test

What Makes You Stand Out: 

• Ability to learn new engineering concepts quickly
• Demonstrated ability to implement and change processes

Application Deadline:

April 4, 2026 at 11:59p PT

EAR/ITAR Requirements:

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled 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.

• Commuter Benefits
• Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
• Internet reimbursement
• Access to LinkedIn Learning

Compensation:

The US hourly rate range for this position at the commencement of employment is $35 - $60. 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.

San Francisco Salary Range$37—$60 USD

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