Blue Origin
Job Title: Harnessing Engineer III – New Shepard – Blue Origin
Company: Blue Origin
Overview At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the New Shepard program, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high‑speed data signals.
Select harness components, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire.
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and Zuken E3.schematic or Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD).
Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data sets.
Design and install harness support brackets.
Support design configuration, development, and trade studies.
Develop harness routing requirements, interfaces, specifications, and process controls.
Understand EMI/RFI principles and their application to harness shielding.
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation.
Assist with the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses.
Provide updates on activity, schedule, and technical status.
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings.
Minimum Qualifications
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ proven years industry experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses.
Experience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent other software may be considered if all other required qualifications are met.
Familiarity with application of wire derating analysis.
Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881.
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Ability to work the entire design cycle with minimal oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Proficiency with Creo/Windchill and Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD).
Proven experience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD), Zuken E3.schematic, or Mentor Graphics.
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft systems.
Hands‑on harnessing skills.
Compensation WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20. Other site ranges may differ.
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 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.
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice
here .
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Overview At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re developing reusable, safe, and low‑cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of the New Shepard program, a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high‑speed data signals.
Select harness components, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire.
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and Zuken E3.schematic or Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD).
Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data sets.
Design and install harness support brackets.
Support design configuration, development, and trade studies.
Develop harness routing requirements, interfaces, specifications, and process controls.
Understand EMI/RFI principles and their application to harness shielding.
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation.
Assist with the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses.
Provide updates on activity, schedule, and technical status.
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings.
Minimum Qualifications
Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
5+ proven years industry experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses.
Experience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent other software may be considered if all other required qualifications are met.
Familiarity with application of wire derating analysis.
Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881.
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.
Ability to work the entire design cycle with minimal oversight.
Preferred Qualifications
M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Proficiency with Creo/Windchill and Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD).
Proven experience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD), Zuken E3.schematic, or Mentor Graphics.
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft systems.
Hands‑on harnessing skills.
Compensation WA applicants: $117,498.00 – $164,497.20. Other site ranges may differ.
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 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.
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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at
EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com . Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice
here .
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