# Harness Design Engineer Intern (Winter 2027) **Company:** [Astranis](https://zerogtalent.com/space-companies/astranis) **Location:** San Francisco **Work mode:** On-site **Seniority:** Intern **Employment type:** Internship **Salary:** USD 29–29/hr **Category:** Avionics **Department:** Electrical **Listed:** 2026-09-24 [View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/space-jobs/astranis/harness-design-engineer-intern-winter-2027-4704778006) ## 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 ## 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) ## Job description 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 $1.2 billion from some of the world’s best investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, Baillie Gifford, Blackrock, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, and Snowpoint, and employs a team of 500 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)** Internships at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are hourly roles designed for students who are currently enrolled at a four-year university.  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 heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.  If you have already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to be an Associate Engineer. ### 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 The base pay for this position is $29.00 per hour. Base Hourly Pay $29—$29 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 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. #### **Astranis SMS Terms of Service** 1. **Recruiting Updates:** By opting in, you agree to receive SMS updates, interview coordination, and recruiting communications from Astranis Space Technologies Corp. 2. **Opt-Out:** You can cancel this service at any time by replying **STOP**. 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