Space Hardware Manufacturing Associate - Summer 2027

Astranis Space Technologies; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on hardware experience

CAD experience

Laboratory environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for Summer 2027. This salaried internship-like role targets students who have earned a bachelor's degree and offers hands-on work on hardware and software heading to space.

Associates gain experience in a fast-paced setting and may advance to full-time positions. As an Associate, you will support manufacturing engineers, participate in wire harness assembly, quality inspections, and data-driven process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing engineers with process documentation and work instruction review.
• Assist with wire harness and cable assembly builds, including cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, and lacing.
• Participate in quality inspections.
• Help analyze manufacturing issues such as 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

Communication skills

Hardware development

Multi-tasking

Spacecraft familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Astranis Space Technologies is seeking a Manufacturing Associate for Summer 2027. This salaried internship-like role targets students who have earned a bachelor's degree and offers hands-on work on hardware and software heading to space.

Associates gain experience in a fast-paced setting and may advance to full-time positions. As an Associate, you will support manufacturing engineers, participate in wire harness assembly, quality inspections, and data-driven process improvements.