Intern, Optical Engineer at Planet in San Francisco, CA

Summary: Planet is a company that designs, builds, and operates the largest constellation of imaging satellites. They are seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to assist with the design, assembly, integration, and testing of optical payloads for Earth-imaging satellites. Responsibilities: - A critical optical payload configuration assembly step - Alignment, Assembly, Integration and Testing on configuration step - Testing, coordinating and documentation of configuration step - Delivery of configuration assembly to next step Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree - Experience working with electro-optical components such as telescopes, lenses, cameras & imaging sensors - Experience with optical metrology and alignment activities for telescope and sensor integration and troubleshooting - Experience with the development and execution of test software and analysis in a laboratory setting, such as in Python - Experience in recording detailed and accurate test descriptions and data summaries - Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-pacing environment - Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate across teams Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with relevant modeling and simulation tools, such as Solidworks or Zemax OpticStudio - Experience leveraging Python and/or C/C++ in a Unix/Linux/AWS environment to support test hardware - Experience with collecting large amounts of data, data storage, and data manipulation - Experience working with external vendors, suppliers, and integrators - Educational background in Optical Engineering or relevant experience Required Skills: Electro-optical components, Optical metrology, Test software development Important Skills: Solidworks, Python Nice-to-Have Skills: C/C++, Data manipulation Benefits: Commuter Benefits, Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off, Internet reimbursement, Access to LinkedIn Learning