Harness Design Engineer Intern (Summer 2027)

RiseMe; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking a Harness Design Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in Northern California, SF area. As an Intern, you will work with the harnessing design team on flight and test harnessing, gaining hands-on experience on spacecraft systems.

You will create wiring diagrams, block diagrams, schematics, and 3D harness layouts using CAD tools. Strong EE fundamentals and interest in space hardware are essential; prior exposure to SolidWorks or harness design software is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in mechatronics or EE.
• Interest in spacecraft systems and subsystems.
• Familiar with power and data transmission concepts.

Responsibilities

• Work with the harnessing design team on 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 subsystems.
• Use CAD programs to route harnessing in 3D.
• Utilize EE fundamentals to select appropriate design components based on voltage, power, frequency, and data-rate.
• Work with production to fabricate in-house cables.

Skills

Harness design

Schematic drawing

Power & data transmission

EE fundamentals

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S./Ph.D. in mechatronics or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Harness design software

Job description

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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 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

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.

Base Hourly Pay

The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.