Engineering Program Manager

Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites in history.

• The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) at Planet will be a fearless organizer and an excellent cross-functional leader, working with multiple teams inside Planet, and with our external customers and manufacturing partners. A successful candidate will help set strategy, drive problem-solving efforts, eliminate roadblocks, execute on schedule, and be responsible for managing and communicating status and issues along the way. The position demands broad technical strength and experience in multiple areas of spacecraft design and manufacturing.
• This is a full-time, hybrid role which will require you to work from our San Francisco office 3 days per week. Travel to Europe is also expected.

• A BA/BS degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience of program management in aerospace, manufacturing or similar industry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills, including externally to customers.
• Experience in an engineering program management role for the development and ramp of hardware systems in a cross-functional context.
• Ability to be self-motivated and enthusiastic with creative and critical thinking capabilities.
• Experience working with and managing external contract manufacturers (CMs), suppliers, and vendors to drive program success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel internationally, specifically to Europe.
• Experience with scaling systems on satellite manufacturing
• Experience successfully delivering hardware products through the entire New Product Introduction (NPI) lifecycle.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills, with the ability to drive strategy based on data.
• Professional fluency in Swedish or German.
• 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.
• 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 Linked In Learning
• Equity
• Commuter Benefits (if local to an office)