About the role#
This internship is a full-time, paid position for the Winter 2027 term. You will work on-site at our San Francisco headquarters. The role is designed for students currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or an equivalent technical degree.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the harnessing design team on flight and test hardware.
- Create wiring diagrams, block diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings for spacecraft harnessing.
- Define interfaces between various subsystems alongside cross-functional teams.
- Route harnessing in 3D using CAD software.
- Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to select 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 four-year university program.
- Familiarity with power and data transmission concepts.
- Interest in designing and working with spacecraft systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD software, such as Solidworks.
- Experience with harness design software like Zuken.
- Familiarity with connector and wire types, including MIL circular, D-Sub, and microD.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California, USA.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Compensation: $29.00 per hour.
- Requirement: U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected individual status is required 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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