You will work with the harnessing design team to create wiring diagrams, schematics, and 3D layouts for spacecraft flight and test hardware. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define subsystem interfaces and work with production to fabricate in-house cables.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in mechatronics, electrical engineering, or an equivalent technical degree. Applicants are required to be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals to comply with export regulations.
Astranis builds low-cost satellites for high orbits.
Our first product, MicroGEO, offers the world’s lowest-cost satellite broadband. Operating in geostationary orbit, each MicroGEO satellite can provide dedicated satellites to small and medium-sized countries, Fortune 1000 companies, and other commercial customers. Astranis has built a $1 billion backlog for 12+ MicroGEO satellites launching over the next two years.
Astranis also offers services across orbits and use cases. With contracts in place with Space Force, NASA, and other government partners, Astranis is working across MEO and GEO to support government science, PNT, and communications missions.
Astranis has raised $750 million from top global investors and employs a team of over 400 engineers and builders, headquartered at Historic Pier 70 in San Francisco, California.
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Harness Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)
Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.
As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.
If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.
Role:
Work with the harnessing design team on designing flight and test harnessing
Create wiring diagrams, block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings of spacecraft harnessing
Work with cross-functional teams to define interfaces between different subsystems
Use CAD programs to route harnessing in 3D
Utilize EE fundamentals to select appropriate design components based on various requirements like voltage, power, frequency, and data-rate
Work with production to fabricate in-house cables
Requirements:
Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in mechatronics or electrical engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
Familiar with power and data transmission concepts
Bonus:
Experience with Zuken (or other harness design software)
Experience with various connectors and wire types including MIL circular and D-Sub/microD
Experience with 3D CAD software like Solidworks
The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.
Base Hourly Pay
$29—$29 USD
U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.
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