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Permanent Spacecraft Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Harness Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Design and develop spacecraft electrical harnesses from requirements capture through fabrication ... S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C ...

Senior Thermal Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Contribute to full-spacecraft thermal balance and system thermal model integration. * Support ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

Senior Thermal Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$183K - $198K/yr

Contribute to full-spacecraft thermal balance and system thermal model integration. * Support ... S. lawful, permanent resident (), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C ...

Senior Thermal Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$183K - $198K/yr

Contribute to full-spacecraft thermal balance and system thermal model integration. * Support ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

Lead Electrical Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We launched our first spacecraft last year and have three more flying over the next 18 months, each ... S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) under ITAR/EAR.

GNC Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

About the Role Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

GNC Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$124K - $189K/yr

About the Role Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance ... S. lawful, permanent resident (), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C ...

Thermal Engineer II

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $177K/yr

Experience with TVAC or other spacecraft thermal testing. * Solid grasp of conduction/radiation ... S. lawful, permanent resident (), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C ...

Lead Electrical Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We launched our first spacecraft last year and have three more flying over the next 18 months, each ... S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) under ITAR/EAR.

GNC Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$124K - $189K/yr

About the Role Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

Thermal Engineer II

San Jose, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Experience with TVAC or other spacecraft thermal testing. * Solid grasp of conduction/radiation ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

Thermal Engineer II

San Jose, CA · On-site

$144K - $177K/yr

Experience with TVAC or other spacecraft thermal testing. * Solid grasp of conduction/radiation ... S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) ...

Quality Engineer II

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

... controlled processes * Background supporting spacecraft or flight hardware programs * Familiarity ... S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible ...

Quality Engineer II

Rockville, MD · On-site

$100K - $150K/yr

... controlled processes * Background supporting spacecraft or flight hardware programs * Familiarity ... S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible ...

RF Electrical Engineer

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Spacecraft radio link budgets across all mission phases * EMI/EMC compliance and spaceflight ... S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other ...

Lead Thermal Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We launched our first spacecraft last year and have three more flying over the next 18 months, each ... S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) under ITAR/EAR.

Lead Thermal Engineer

Redmond, WA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

We launched our first spacecraft last year and have three more flying over the next 18 months, each ... S. person (citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) under ITAR/EAR.

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Harness Design Engineer

Astro Digital

San Jose, CA • On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Design and develop spacecraft electrical harnesses from requirements capture through fabrication, integration, and acceptance testing

  • Produce and own harness design documentation including wire lists, schematics, connectors, drawings, and routing diagrams

  • Support and lead harness fabrication, integration activities, and perform electrical analysis to ensure harness performance


Job description

Astro Digital designs, builds, and operates a diverse range of small satellite systems supporting space-based turnkey missions for several business applications, including earth observation, communications, in-orbit demonstrations, risk reduction, science, and exploration. Astro Digital is headquartered in Littleton, Colorado with roughly 100employees and infrastructure around the globe.

Position Summary

We're looking for a Harness Design Engineer to own the full lifecycle of electrical harness development from concept through integration and teston next-generation spacecraft programs. You'll work at the intersection of electrical design, systems integration, and hands-on hardware, collaborating closely with the different engineering teams to deliver flight-ready wiring harnesses that perform flawlessly in the harshest environments imaginable.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
  • Design and develop spacecraft electrical harnesses from requirements capture through fabrication, integration, and acceptance testing
  • Produce and own harness design documentation including wire lists, schematics, connectors, drawings, and routing diagrams using tools
  • Author and maintain engineering specifications, manufacturing work instructions, and acceptance test procedures (ATPs)
  • Support and lead harness fabrication with manufacturing and technician teams, providing build support and resolving discrepancies on the floor
  • Perform and review electrical analysis including wire sizing, voltage drop, shield grounding, and derating
  • Lead harness integration activities on the spacecraft, including pull tests, continuity, hi-pot, and functional verification
  • Drive design improvements through lessons learned, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews, and failure analysis
  • Interface with suppliers and vendors to specify, procure, and qualify harness components (connectors, wire, backshells, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 2+ years of experience in electrical harness design for aerospace, spacecraft, or defense applications
  • Hands‑on experience with harness design tools (OnShape, Altium or similar)
  • Experience supporting hardware through build, integration, and test phases
  • Solid understanding of grounding, shielding, EMI/EMC principles in spacecraft systems
  • Strong documentation skillsyou write clear specs, drawings, and work instructions
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience on LEO or GEO satellite programs
  • Proficiency with connector and wire standards (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-W-22759, NASA-STD-8739.4, etc.)
  • Familiarity with NASA or ECSS workmanship standards
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent
  • Exposure to AS9100 quality management environments
  • Experience with PDM/PLM systems (Odoo)
Physical Demands

This position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 Lbs. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching may be required.

Export Statement

This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 22 CFR §120.15 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.

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