Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - Glenn Stage 1

Position: Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn Stage 1 (Fixed-Term)

Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn Stage 1 (Fixed-Term)

Join Blue Origin as an Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III for the New Glenn Stage 1 program. The role focuses on designing, building, installing, and testing electrical harnesses for spacecraft systems.

Note:

This is a 12–15 month fixed‑term position with full benefits.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high‑speed data signals.
• Select harness components and hardware (connectors, backshells, cable, and wire).
• Apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding principles.
• Build 3D routed harness data files using 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 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.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or related engineering field.
• 7+ years’ experience designing wire harnesses for the aerospace industry.
• Experience with Creo, Windchill, and Routed System Designer (RSD).
• Proficiency in wire derating analysis.
• Familiarity with harness standards such as IPC/WHMA‑A‑620A and 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 (e.g., Unigraphics NX Electrical).
• Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems.

Compensation

CO applicants: $ – $; WA applicants: $ – $. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with up to 5% company match.
• Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: up to four weeks per year and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Potential bonuses and other incentive programs subject to company discretion.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or authorized to work in the U.S. as described in U.S. law.

Background Check

• Required for all positions:
  Blue’s Standard Background Check.
• Additional checks (e.g., DBIDS, commercial driver, maritime) may apply based on job profile.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time (fixed‑term)

Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology;
Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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