Avionics Harness Mechanical Design & Analysis Engineer II

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an engineer to design and analyze electrical harness systems for national security spacecraft. The role involves 3D routing, interconnect diagrams, and drawings, with collaboration across electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams.

You will apply GD&T, run FEA, and contribute to missions that advance spaceflight and safety. A B.S. in a related field and 2+ years of experience are required; Creo and ANSYS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience designing and integrating spacecraft wire harnesses.
• Experience with 3D CAD routing, Creo Creo Routed Systems preferred.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 and basic FEA Hand calculations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze electrical harness designs for spacecraft.
• Create system interconnect diagrams and 3D harness routing.
• Produce 2D harness drawings and installation details.
• Perform structural FEA and hand calculations on brackets.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure producibility and test readiness.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical harnessing

GD&T

FEM analysis

Technical communication

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical

Tools

Creo

Creo Routed Systems

ANSYS

Job description

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 is part of Blue National Security (BNS), where our focus is the design, development, and delivery of launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions. Through Blue Ring, our all-in-one, high-powered hybrid solar‑electric and chemical‑propelled spacecraft, we provide unmatched mission maneuverability, versatility, and capacity at dramatically lower‑profile costs. As part of a hardworking team of engineering professionals, you will design, analyze, integrate, and test avionics routed interconnect systems for spacecraft. You will work in a cross‑disciplinary environment with electrical, mechanical, structural, manufacturing, and systems engineers to develop reliable electrical harness installations for harsh space environments. In this role, you will own the mechanical design and analysis of electrical harness routing, installation hardware, and support brackets. You will develop 3D routed harness models, electrical interconnect diagrams, installation drawings, flattened harness drawings, harness bracket drawings using GD&T and associated technical data packages. You will use finite element analysis (FEA) and engineering hand calculations to validate harness support hardware and demonstrate compliance with structural, vibration, and interface requirements. We are looking for someone who applies strong technical judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze electrical harness designs as part of a cross‑disciplinary engineering team.
• Create and maintain system interconnect diagrams, block interconnect diagrams, wiring interconnect diagrams, and schematics.
• Design and integrate 3D electrical harness routing on spacecraft vehicle assemblies.
• Develop 2D flattened harness drawings, harness installation drawings, detail drawings, and assembly drawings.
• Design harness support hardware, including brackets, clips, clamps, standoffs, shields, and related mounting provisions.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 to harness hardware, brackets, installation interfaces and drawings.
• Perform structural FEA and engineering hand calculations for harness brackets and support hardware, including static strength, stiffness, fastener loads, vibration response, and margins of safety.
• Conduct design and analysis trade studies to optimize harness routing, support spacing, installation accessibility, mass, manufacturability, and structural performance.
• Select and integrate harness components, including connectors, backshells, wire, cable, RF coax, shielding, sleeving, clamps, and attachment hardware.
• Support electrical and mechanical configuration management, including engineering bills of material and product lifecycle management.
• Evaluate harness designs for bonding, grounding, shielding, separation, bend radius, thermal considerations, and protection from abrasion or mechanical damage.
• Define and verify design requirements through analysis, inspection, test, and similarity.
• Support test planning, test execution, data review, nonconformance resolution, and hardware troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams to ensure designs are producible, inspectable, and installable.
• Communicate design and analysis results through technical reports, design reviews, and certification documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience designing and integrating wire harnesses for spacecraft, launch vehicles, aircraft, or similar high‑performance systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD‑based electrical and mechanical routing; Creo and Creo Routed Systems are preferred.
• Experience creating harness schematics, system interconnect diagrams, block interconnect diagrams, or wiring interconnect diagrams.
• Experience designing harness installation hardware and support brackets.
• Working knowledge of GD&T implementation and tolerance analysis in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
• Experience performing structural FEA and engineering hand calculations for brackets, supports, fasteners, or similar mechanical hardware.
• Knowledge of aerospace structural design criteria, margins of safety, material allowables, and fastener analysis.
• Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical interface requirements and integrate harnesses within complex vehicle assemblies.
• Familiarity with applicable harness workmanship and design standards, including IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and NASA‑STD‑8739.4.
• Strong mechanical design, analytical, problem‑solving, and technical communication skills.
• Ability to be self‑directed, manage multiple priorities, and work effectively across engineering disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Creo Schematics, Zuken, Windchill, or similar CAD, and PLM tools.
• Experience with ANSYS or comparable structural FEA software.
• Experience developing free‑body diagrams and hand calculations for launch, random vibration, shock, fatigue, and fastener loading.
• Experience routing and installing RF coaxial cable, high‑speed data cables, fiber optics, or other specialty interconnects.
• Experience designing lightweight sheet‑metal, machined, or additively manufactured harness brackets.
• Experience supporting environmental testing, including vibration, shock, thermal vacuum, and qualification or acceptance testing.

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. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into 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 at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week).
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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