Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III
Listed on 2026-02-20
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Mechanical Engineer
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. 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 single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.
At Blue Origin, you'll apply 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 critically important avionics' hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight to advance our vision of millions living and working in space.
As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will directly contribute to the planning, selection, development, sourcing and acceptance of avionics hardware for next generation of launch vehicles. In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will play a crucial role in the integration and support of new avionics' hardware for the New Glenn program. You will work closely with GNC engineers, electrical, mechanical, software, systems engineering, configuration & data management and assembly, integration & test, to ensure that the hardware components meet the requirements and perform as expected.
Additionally, you will be involved in troubleshooting and resolving hardware-related issues during production, integration, post-flight phases.
Note:
This position is a 12 month fixed-term position with full benefits.
Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
Selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
Understanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding
Build 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 integration of harness support brackets
Support design configuration development and trade studies
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Support the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Minimum Qualifications: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 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 Range for:
CO applicants is $ - $WA applicants is $ - $Other site ranges may differ
Culture Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
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