The bar
What you'll bring
- Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. in mechatronics or electrical engineering (or equivalent technical degree)
- Interest in learning about, designing, and working with various spacecraft systems and subsystems
- Familiar with power and data transmission concepts
Additional notes
Other
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. 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.
Harness Design Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)
Role:
Work with the harnessing design team on designing 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 different subsystems
Use CAD programs to route harnessing in 3D
Utilize EE fundamentals to select appropriate design components based on various requirements like voltage, power, frequency, and data-rate
Work with production to fabricate in-house cables
Bonus:
Experience with Zuken (or other harness design software)
Experience with various connectors and wire types including MIL circular and D-Sub/microD
Experience with 3D CAD software like Solidworks