Harness Design Engineer Intern (Winter 2027)
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What you need
- Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in mechatronics or electrical engineering
- Familiar with power and data transmission concepts
- Interest in spacecraft systems and subsystems
- Experience with Zuken or harness design software (bonus)
- Experience with MIL circular and D-Sub/microD connectors (bonus)
What you'll do
- Design flight and test harnessing for spacecraft
- Create wiring diagrams, schematics, and layout drawings
- Define subsystem interfaces with cross-functional teams
- Route harnessing in 3D using CAD programs
- Select components using EE fundamentals for voltage, power, frequency, data-rate
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 (Winter 2027)
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
Requirements:
- 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
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
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About Astranis
Astranis is a space startup that builds small and low-cost telecommunications satellites to provide internet access in remote regions.
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