Harnessing Engineer II - Shepard

Position: Harnessing Engineer II - New Shepard

Blue Origin envisions 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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

New Shepard Program – Role Overview

The New Shepard program is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line. As part of a multidisciplinary team of Avionics engineers, you will design, fabricate, install, test, and support electrical harnesses for the New Shepard Propulsion Module and Crew Capsule.

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Blue Origin is a dog‑friendly workplace.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided.
• Travel expected up to 10% of the time.

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.
• Apply 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.
• Identify 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.
• Experience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent software may be considered if all other qualifications are met.
• Familiarity with wire derating analysis.
• Familiarity with applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, NASA-STD‑8739.4 or AS50881.
• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ proven years of industry experience in design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses.
• Proficiency with Creo/Windchill and Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD).
• Proven experience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, 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 Range (WA)

$96,310.00–$

Culture Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies show that people are less likely to apply if they don’t meet every desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we encourage you to apply anyway if you’re excited about this role; you may be a perfect fit for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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 a military installation.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles may be subject to additional federal regulations.
• Required for certain job profiles:
  Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with up to 5% company match, and an Education Support Program.
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Eligible for bonuses and other compensations at the company's sole discretion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We hire and promote people based on qualifications, performance, and abilities, fostering trust, equality, and teamwork. All qualified applicants and employees enjoy equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms of employment, regardless of protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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