Senior Spacecraft Harness Design Lead Engineer - TeraWave

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!

Blue Origin is pioneering the future of space-based communications with Tera Wave, a revolutionary satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. This multi-orbit constellation will consist of optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for critical operations worldwide.

Special Mentions As the Harness Design Lead, you will be the technical authority for all spacecraft harnessing decisions and will lead a team of 5–7 harness design engineers through the full design-to-production lifecycle. You will define the harness architecture, establish design standards, and drive the team to deliver drawings on schedule to support first launch in late 2027.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Team Leadership:

Lead and mentor a team of 6-8 harness design engineers

Facilitate daily standups and weekly design reviews

Assign and prioritize work packages across the team Track schedule milestones and report progress

Conduct technical interviews for harness design candidates

Establish team processes and design review gate Architecture & Standards:

Define the harness architecture for the Tera Wave satellite constellation

Establish harness design standards and naming conventions

Own the harness-level Interface Control Documents (ICDs) with all subsystem teams

Drive harness design-for-manufacturability decisions at the architecture level

Lead harness mass budget allocation and tracking

Cross-Subsystem Coordination:

Serve as the primary technical interface between the harness team and all subsystem leads (EPS, C&DH, GNC, propulsion, solar array, RF payload, optical payload, thermal)
Coordinate with Systems Engineering on harness-related requirements and verification

Represent the harness team in program-level design reviews

Technical Design & Analysis:

Develop and maintain harness Bundle Interconnect Diagrams (BIDs) and Wire Interconnect Diagrams (WIDs) for all spacecraft subsystems

Create detailed harness assembly drawings, installation drawings, and connector pin assignment documentation

Perform harness analysis including voltage drop calculations, current derating analysis, and mass estimation

Conduct 3D harness routing and clearance verification using spacecraft CAD models

Define harness segregation requirements for power, signal, and RF interfaces to ensure EMI/EMC compliance

Specify connector types, wire gauges, shielding requirements, and termination methods for all harness branches

Support harness design reviews and coordinate resolution of design issues with cross-functional teams

Manufacturing & Integration Support:

Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure harness designs are optimized for production

Support harness fabrication shops during build activities including first article reviews and nonconformance disposition

Participate in spacecraft integration and test activities to verify harness installation and functionality

Develop harness installation procedures and work instructions for integration teams

Support troubleshooting of harness-related issues during spacecraft assembly and test

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of experience in spacecraft, satellite, or automotive harness design, cable routing, or electrical integration3+ years of experience leading or managing a harness design team Demonstrated experience defining harness architecture for complex spacecraft or satellite programs

Extensive experience producing and reviewing harness assembly drawings, BIDs, WIDs, and connector pin assignments

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