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Harness Manufacturing Associate (Fall 2026)

Astranis · Production & Manufacturing Internships

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Pay
$1,925/yr
Where
San Francisco
Posted
Sep 4

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.

What you'd do

  • The Harness Manufacturing Associate 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.
  • Support manufacturing engineers with process documentation and work instruction review
  • Assist with wire harness and cable assembly builds, including cutting, stripping, crimping, labeling, and lacing
  • Participate in quality inspections
  • Help analyze manufacturing issues such as defects, rework, and throughput constraints
  • Assist with equipment qualification, tooling and fixture improvements, and test setups
  • Support DFM/DFA feedback to engineering teams
  • Collect and review production data for process improvement initiatives
  • Hands-on experience in designing, building, and testing any type or hardware
  • Experience working a laboratory or industrial environment

What they want

  • Currently hold a four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and hands-on design and development
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize
  • Strong communication skills
  • Familiarity with spacecraft systems and operation
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week