Avionics Sr Harness Design Engineer

Blue Origin; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin seeks an experienced Harness Design Engineer to lead electrical harness design for the Mk1 vehicle. You will develop wiring interconnect diagrams, 3D routed harness data, and installation drawings for spaceflight hardware, contributing to safe and reliable space systems.

You will apply Creo and Zuken CAD tools, participate in design reviews, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring manufacturability and adherence to aerospace standards.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry.
• Experience with Creo, Zuken, Windchill or similar CAD routing tools.
• Knowledge of wire derating analysis.
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4, SAE AS50881.
• Strong 3-D CAD design and integration skills.
• Design for manufacturability experience.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, and high-speed data.
• Select harness components and hardware; create wiring diagrams.
• Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo.
• Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2D flat drawings.
• Provide technical guidance for hardware installation and testing.
• Mentor and train less experienced harness engineers.

Skills

Harness design

3-D CAD

System integration

Derating analysis

Manufacturing standards

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Creo

Zuken

Windchill

Unigraphics NX Electrical

Catia

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 the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. To further Blue Origin's mission of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth, we are building sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the lunar surface.

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit. To further Blue Origin's mission of having millions of people living and working in space, we are building the sustainable infrastructure for our transport of crew and cargo from Earth to the Lunar Surface.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will be leading the electrical and mechanical harness design for a module of the Mk1 vehicle as part of the Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team. In this role, you will develop wiring interconnect diagrams (WID), harness assembly drawings, and harness installation drawings. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
• Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
• Create Wiring diagrams utilizing Zuken E3
• Create 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling
• 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
• Report on activity schedule and technical status
• Identify opportunities for technical improvements
• Informally mentor and train less experienced harness engineers

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 10+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
• Familiarity with Creo, Zuken or Windchill or experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical or Catia
• Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
• Working knowledge and experience applying harness design and manufacturing standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4, SAE AS50881
• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
• Design for manufacturability experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Creo, Zuken and Windchill
• Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems
• Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing practices

Base Pay Range for:

CA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45CO applicants is $144,179.00 - $201,849.90WA applicants is $156,802.00 - $219,522.45

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