Wire Harness Technician

Astranis • San Francisco

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.

Wire Harness Technician

The Wire Harness Technician will be responsible for assembling harnesses for flight spacecraft, environmental testing, and development hardware. They will execute with urgency and maintain a space grade level of quality. Additionally they may support process improvement, design reviews, and maintaining production equipment.

Role

Assemble harnesses to be used on vehicles or testing of vehicles
Execute builds and report quality concerns via the Manufacturing Execution System
“Connectorize” in place harnesses with installed propulsion or other systems
Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to review work instructions and investigate future improvements
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
3+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
Wire crimping and harness assembly (working and reviewing technical drawings)
Ability to learn and operate harness related tools and machinery
Excellent attention to detail
Climbing ladders, long durations of standing, grasping, sitting, pulling, and physical bending movements
Must be able to lift 25lbs, unassisted
This role requires being onsite full time
US Citizenship or Green Card

Bonus

IPC-620
Experience in the aerospace industry
Advanced soldering skills or equivalent certification (JSTD)
Cleanroom experience

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is a single component of Astranis's total rewards package, which may also include equity in the form of incentive stock options, high quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance benefits, flexible PTO, 401(K) retirement, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Hourly Pay

$30—$43 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(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))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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