Electrical design engineer II

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a Test Harness and Electrical Designer to join our team in Merritt Island, Florida. This role focuses on the design and implementation of cable harness systems for our New Glenn launch vehicle, requiring at least 3 years of experience in cable harness design and excellent communication skills.

Successful candidates will work collaboratively with engineers to close design gaps and deliver high-quality harness systems for safe human spaceflight. Strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in cable harness design, procurement, fabrication, and testing.
• Knowledge of cable shield grounding/bonding methods.
• Ability to lead design reviews and coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive harness design and ensure quick turnaround on designs.
• Engage with test engineers to close requirements gaps.
• Apply technical expertise to impact safe human spaceflight.

Skills

Cable harness design

Electrical systems integration

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Design Technology or related discipline

Tools

Creo CAD

Windchill PDM

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Application Close Date

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

Overview

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.

We are a dynamic team of collaborators, doers, and problem‑solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

This role is for a test harness and electrical designer who is accustomed to owning requirements collection, harness design, and drawing creation all while needing to meet quick turnaround times and high, but not production, quality. This individual should be able to start with minimal harness definition provided by our test engineers, determine where there are requirements/definition gaps and engage with test engineers to close them, and then drive rapidly to a released design.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's/Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 3 years of applicable experience in the following:
• Cable harness design, procurement, fabrication, and testing
• Experience and/or exposure to architecting, designing, and delivering large scale cable installations
• Connector systems and associated accessories
• Knowledge of cable shield grounding/bonding methods and requirements
• Knowledge of Creo CAD and Windchill PDM systems
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Lead design reviews for own work, and coordinate across cross‑functional teams (avionics, electrical systems, manufacturing).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5‑8+ years of applicable experience
• Experience with launch vehicle, aircraft, or spacecraft integration and test
• Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) design experience, design of test/checkout boxes, breakout and interface panels, and vehicle‑to‑ground electrical interfaces.

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
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre‑employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

Benefits

• Benefits include: 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

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

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