Space Hardware Manufacturing Associate - Summer 2027

Astranis Space Technologies

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 101,000

Full time

2 days ago
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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.

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