Mechanical Engineer, Harness Design

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Planet's Electrical Engineering team is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Harness Design to support the end-to-end design and delivery of our satellite's critical wire harnesses. You will contribute to the entire process, from creating 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings, to supporting component selection to meet strict performance and environmental requirements for the vacuum and vibration of space. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where you will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure your designs are successfully built, integrated, and ready for launch. This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Impact You'll Own: Design and deliver robust wire harness solutions from concept to production, creating 3D routing models and 2D fabrication drawings. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and systems engineers to develop system integration plans, ensure electrical integrity, and streamline the transition from design to manufacturing. Support the component selection process for connectors, terminals, wire, and protection (sleeving, conduit) to meet all system performance, environmental, and cost requirements. Assist in the creation and maintenance all critical design documentation, including electrical schematics, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and engineering change orders (ECOs) to ensure product accuracy. Support manufacturing and integration teams by troubleshooting build challenges, resolving design issues, and ensuring all assemblies meet quality and compliance standards. What You Bring: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar technical field. 2+ years of experience in developing electrical wire harnesses, routing in complex assemblies, and creating 2D/3D CAD documentation. Proficiency in CAD software for harness design and routing (e.g. SolidWorks Electrical, CATIA, Capital Harness, etc). Proficiency in reading and creating electrical schematics and wiring diagrams. Solid understanding of version control for design files and managing documentation releases to production. Familiarity with IPC/NASA/etc harness design standards. What Makes You Stand Out: Knowledge of industry standards for cable and harness assembly. Hands-on experience with harness fabrication, including crimping, soldering, and building prototypes. Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software. Application Deadline: June 19, 2026 by 11:59pm 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. Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution Generous Paid Time Off in addition to holidays and company-wide days off 16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave 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

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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.

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