Space Hardware Harness Intern Wire & Cabling QC

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is seeking an on-site Harness Manufacturing Intern in San Francisco to join our hardware-focused production team. This twelve-week internship offers real hands-on work in wire harness and cable assembly, with exposure to production environments, quality systems, and process optimization.

You will support engineers, assist with builds, participate in inspections, analyze issues, and help collect production data for process improvements; on-site, paid at $29/hour, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development and hands-on design and development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation.

Responsibilities

• Support design, build, and continuous improvement of wire harness and cable assembly processes.
• Assist manufacturing engineers with process documentation and work instruction review.
• Help with wire harness and cable assembly builds (cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, lacing).
• Participate in quality inspections and review defects, rework, and throughput constraints.
• Assist with equipment qualification, tooling and fixture improvements, and test setups.
• Support DFM/DFA feedback to engineering teams.
• Collect and review production data for process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Hardware development

Multitasking

Hands-on design

Spacecraft familiarity

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering degree in progress

Tools

CAD

Production documentation

Job description

Astranis is seeking an on-site Harness Manufacturing Intern in San Francisco to join our hardware-focused production team. This twelve-week internship offers real hands-on work in wire harness and cable assembly, with exposure to production environments, quality systems, and process optimization.

You will support engineers, assist with builds, participate in inspections, analyze issues, and help collect production data for process improvements; on-site, paid at $29/hour, with opportunities to