Spacecraft Harness Design Intern: Build Flight Systems

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 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.