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Harness Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)

Astranis · Astranis develops small communications satellites designed for geostationary and other high Earth orbits.

San Francisco251-500 employeesPosted 4 days ago
Series Eraised 5 months agoled by Franklin Templeton, Andreessen Horowitz, BoxGroup

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<div class="content-intro"><p>Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.<br><br>Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.</p></div><h4><strong>Harness Manufacturing Intern (Summer 2027)</strong></h4> <p>Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.<br><br>As an Intern, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems — we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is currently in space or heading to space shortly on on of our satellites, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.<br><br>If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer.</p> <p><strong>Role</strong></p> <ul> <li>The Harness Manufacturing Intern will support the design, build, and continuous improvement of wire harness and cable assembly processes. This role provides hands-on exposure to production environments, manufacturing documentation, quality systems, and process optimization in a low/medium volume production setting.</li> <li>Support manufacturing engineers with process documentation and work instruction review</li> <li>Assist with wire harness and cable assembly builds, including cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, and lacing</li> <li>Participate in quality inspections</li> <li>Help analyze manufacturing issues such as defects, rework, and throughput constraints</li> <li>Assist with equipment qualification, tooling and fixture improvements, and test setups</li> <li>Support DFM/DFA feedback to engineering teams</li> <li>Collect and review production data for process improvement initiatives</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Requirements</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Currently pursuing a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field</li> <li>A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development</li> <li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize</li> <li>Strong communication skills</li> <li>Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation</li> <li>Must be onsite 5 days a week</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Bonus</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing any type or hardware</li> <li>Experience working a laboratory or industrial environment&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in CAD</li> <li>Direct electrical or mechanical design experience</li> </ul><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><div>The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour.</div></div><div class="title">Base Hourly Pay</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$29</span><span class="divider">&mdash;</span><span>$29 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><div><strong>U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required</strong></div> <div>(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our mission and products are built for everyone, regardless of gender, race, creed, or background. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we invite all people to join our team and bring their unique perspectives to make us stronger.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div style="font-size: 13px;"> <h4 style="margin: 0;"><strong>SMS Terms of Service</strong></h4> <p style="margin: 0;"><br>1. When you opt in to receive SMS messages from&nbsp;<span class="replaceTag 183_companyName138">Astranis Space Technologies Corp.</span>, we may send you messages related to your job application, including updates, interview coordination, and other recruiting communications.<br>2. You can cancel the SMS service at any time by replying with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. STOP<br>b. STOPALL<br>c. OPTOUT<br>d. CANCEL<br>e. END<br>f. QUIT<br>g. UNSUBSCRIBE<br>h. REVOKE</p> <p style="margin: 0;">3. After you opt out, we may send one final text message confirming that you have been unsubscribed. No further recruiting SMS messages will be sent unless you opt in again.<br>4. To opt back in, reply with any of the following industry standard keywords:</p> <p style="margin: 0;">a. START<br>b. UNSTOP<br>c. YES</p> <p style="margin: 0;">5. For help, reply HELP or contact us at EMAIL or PHONE NUMBER.<br>6. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.<br>7. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency may vary. Contact your wireless provider for details.<br>8. For more information on how we handle your data, please review our Privacy Policy at:&nbsp;<span class="replaceTag 183_privacyPolicy">https://www.astranis.com/legal/privacy</span>.</p> </div></div>
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