Blue Origin
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II – New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage
Join Blue Origin in applying your technical expertise and leadership to shape the future of space exploration. 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 mission‑critical avionics hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight.
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.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high‑speed data signal
Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
Apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding principles
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)
Generate 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 assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Report on activity schedule and technical status
Identify opportunities for technical improvements
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate engineering field
3+ 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 WA applicants: $104,015.00 – $145,620.30. 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 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
Bonuses and other financial incentives may be awarded at the company’s discretion (subject to change)
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. We hire and promote people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering a workplace that promotes trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants receive equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see the appropriate resource.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees/asylum seekers.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence on a military installation
Required for drivers operating commercial motor vehicles with GVW or GVWR ≥10,001 lbs, hazardous materials transportation, or other specified duties
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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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.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high‑speed data signal
Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
Apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding principles
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)
Generate 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 assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Report on activity schedule and technical status
Identify opportunities for technical improvements
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate engineering field
3+ 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 WA applicants: $104,015.00 – $145,620.30. 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 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
Bonuses and other financial incentives may be awarded at the company’s discretion (subject to change)
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. We hire and promote people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering a workplace that promotes trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants receive equal opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected status. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see the appropriate resource.
Export Control Regulations Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees/asylum seekers.
Background Check
Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires presence on a military installation
Required for drivers operating commercial motor vehicles with GVW or GVWR ≥10,001 lbs, hazardous materials transportation, or other specified duties
Required for certain job profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and DOT physical
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industries: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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