About the role#
This is a full-time internship for the Summer 2027 term. You will join the harnessing design team to contribute to flight and test hardware. This role requires you to work on-site at our San Francisco headquarters.
What you'll do#
- Design flight and test harnessing for spacecraft.
- Create wiring diagrams, block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define subsystem interfaces.
- Route harnessing in 3D using CAD programs.
- Select design components based on voltage, power, frequency, and data-rate requirements.
- Coordinate with the production team to fabricate in-house cables.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. program in mechatronics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
- A strong interest in designing and working with spacecraft systems.
- Familiarity with power and data transmission concepts.
- Experience with Zuken or other harness design software is preferred.
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as Solidworks is preferred.
- Familiarity with connectors and wire types like MIL circular, D-Sub, or microD is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
- Status: This position requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status to comply with export regulations.
About Astranis Space Technologies
Astranis Space Technologies designs and manufactures satellites for high-orbit operations. Founded in 2015, the company is based in San Francisco and employs over 500 people. Its primary product, MicroGEO, delivers broadband services to commercial and government customers. The firm maintains contracts with organizations including NASA and the Space Force to support various communications and science missions.
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