Blue Origin
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn Stage 2 (Fixed-Term)
Blue Origin, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III – New Glenn Stage 2 (Fixed‑Term)
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Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III – New Glenn Stage 2 (Fixed‑Term)
role at
Blue Origin .
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
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 an Avionics Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the New Glenn Rocket program, collaborating with a skilled team to design, develop, and qualify critically important avionics hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight.
Responsibilities
Design 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 3‑D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD).
Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2‑D flat harness drawings from the 3‑D harness data sets.
Design and integrate 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.
Minimum 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, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 (CA) $126,898.00 – $177,656.85
Compensation Range (CO) $116,323.00 – $162,851.85
Compensation Range (WA) $126,898.00 – $177,656.85
Benefits
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.
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 bonuses based on company discretion.
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 applicable.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or rating (GVWR) ≥ 10,001 lbs., or transport placardable hazardous materials by ground may be subject to additional federal regulations.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
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Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III – New Glenn Stage 2 (Fixed‑Term)
role at
Blue Origin .
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth.
We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion.
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 an Avionics Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in the New Glenn Rocket program, collaborating with a skilled team to design, develop, and qualify critically important avionics hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight.
Responsibilities
Design 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 3‑D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD).
Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2‑D flat harness drawings from the 3‑D harness data sets.
Design and integrate 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.
Minimum 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, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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 (CA) $126,898.00 – $177,656.85
Compensation Range (CO) $116,323.00 – $162,851.85
Compensation Range (WA) $126,898.00 – $177,656.85
Benefits
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.
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 bonuses based on company discretion.
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 applicable.
Required for certain job profiles: Drivers who operate commercial motor vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or rating (GVWR) ≥ 10,001 lbs., or transport placardable hazardous materials by ground may be subject to additional federal regulations.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.
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