Spacecraft Harness Specialist — Summer 2027

Astranis; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranis is hiring a Harness Manufacturing Associate for Summer 2027 in Northern California. Associates work twelve weeks on salaried projects, often starting after earning a bachelor’s degree.

You’ll contribute to hardware development and participate in meaningful space-focused manufacturing activities alongside full-time engineers. The role emphasizes hands-on design, fast-paced tasks, and collaboration with engineering teams to improve processes, test setups, and production quality while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Passion for hardware development in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation.
• Onsite work five days a week.

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

Hardware development

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Spacecraft systems familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Tools

CAD

Job description

Astranis is hiring a Harness Manufacturing Associate for Summer 2027 in Northern California. Associates work twelve weeks on salaried projects, often starting after earning a bachelor’s degree.

You’ll contribute to hardware development and participate in meaningful space-focused manufacturing activities alongside full-time engineers. The role emphasizes hands-on design, fast-paced tasks, and collaboration with engineering teams to improve processes, test setups, and production quality while