Avionics Design Engineer II; Automation & Software

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.

As part of a hardworking team of engineers, you will be in charge of engineering, designing, and coding electronic tools and macros that will support the avionics ecosystem for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of the avionics overall strategy. As an Avionics Design Engineer (Automation & Software) you will be responsible for the design of electronic tools for visualization, automation and verification of the avionics designs.

Also, you will support the implementation of electronic tools and processes related to manufacturing automation, enhanced reality and virtual reality. You will coordinate the integration and connectivity between the avionics ecosystem and other company tools and systems. You will support the design, manufacturing and installation teams with automation and design improvement initiatives in order to improve quality, increase rate and reduce cost.

• Design electronic tools for visualization, automation, and verification of avionics designs.
• Implement electronic tools and processes related to manufacturing automation, augmented and virtual reality.
• Coordinate integration and connectivity between the avionics ecosystem and other company tools and systems.
• Support the design, manufacturing, and installation teams with automation and design improvement initiatives to improve quality, increase rate, and reduce cost.

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field
• 5+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
• Experience with CAD and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)
• 3+ years of experience coding in Python
• 3+ years of experience creating complex tools and automation logic (definition of business rules)
• Experience working with Web base interfaces.
• Experience working with generative AI tools
• Experience working with complex and large databases
• 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

• Experience with CREO Schematics and/or Piping.
• Experience with other high‑end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing
• Knowledge of avionics fabrication and installation processes.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems.

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

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