Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - Glenn Stage 2

Overview

Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Blue Origin envisions millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We are developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight.

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle. The first stage is fully reusable and the vehicle is designed for human capability. As an Avionics Engineer, you will contribute to the New Glenn Rocket program by designing, developing, and qualifying avionics hardware to enable reliable and reusable spaceflight.

You will work with a team of specialists, technicians, and engineers to plan, select, develop, source, and accept avionics hardware for next-generation launch vehicles. In a fast-paced environment, you will assist with the integration and support of new avionics hardware and collaborate with GNC, electrical, mechanical, software, systems engineering, configuration & data management, and assembly, integration & test teams to ensure hardware meets requirements.

You will also troubleshoot and resolve hardware issues during production, integration, and post-flight phases.

Note:

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

• Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals
• Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cables, and wires
• Understand and apply EMI/RFI and harness shielding
• Build 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)
• Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from 3D data
• 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 cost/schedule savings

• 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 and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)
• Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620A and NASA-STD-8739.4 harness standards
• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

• 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

This position is eligible for remote work in the following states:
Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.

CO applicants: $ – $; WA applicants: $ – $; CA applicants: $ – $.

Don’t meet all desired requirements? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card) or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Blue’s Standard Background Check is required for all positions
• Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if required (military installations)
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