Blue Origin

Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn Stage 2 (Fixed-Term)

Blue Origin$130K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or related engineering field
  • 7+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses in Aerospace
  • Proficiency in Creo, Windchill, and Routed System Designer (RSD)
  • Knowledge of wire derating analysis
  • Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620A and NASA-STD-8739.4 standards
  • Strong electrical/mechanical design skills using 3-D CAD software

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical harnesses for various systems including power distribution and communication
  • Select components such as connectors, backshells, and wires
  • Apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding principles
  • Develop 3D harness data files using Creo Cabling
  • Create detail and installation drawings from 3D data sets
  • Integrate harness support brackets in designs
  • Guide hardware installation and support testing of cables and harnesses

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Stock Options for regular employees
  • Up to four weeks paid time off and 14 paid holidays
  • Education Support Program
Full Job Description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a small, hardworking and accomplished team of engineers, you will be in charge of engineering, designing, and installing of electrical harnesses for various spaceflight systems. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, installation and test.

Responsibilities:
  • Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
  • Selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
  • Understanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding
  • Build 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)
  • Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data sets
  • Design and integration of harness support brackets
  • Support design configuration development and trade studies
  • Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
  • Support the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
  • Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status
  • Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Qualifications:
  • B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field
  • 7+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
  • Experience with Creo and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)
  • Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
  • Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
  • Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software

Desired:
  • Experience with Pro/E Piping
  • Experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing
  • Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
  • Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems


Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

  • Benefits include:  Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)

  • Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

About Blue Origin

Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
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