Blue Origin
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage
Blue Origin, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II - New Glenn Advanced Upper Stage
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Application Close Date:
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.
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 to advance our vision of millions living and working in space.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high‑speed data signal.
Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire.
Understand and apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding.
Create 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 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 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 for 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.
Eligible for bonuses and other incentive programs based on company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and 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. 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.
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.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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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Application Close Date:
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.
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 to advance our vision of millions living and working in space.
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high‑speed data signal.
Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire.
Understand and apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding.
Create 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 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 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 for 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.
Eligible for bonuses and other incentive programs based on company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and 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. 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.
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.
California Applicant Privacy Notice If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
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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