Blueorigin

Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn (Fixed-Term)

Greater Seattle AreaFull timeMid$130,706 - $182,987 / yearPosted 3 days ago
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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 an avionics engineer you’ll play a pivotal role in the New Glenn Rocket program, collaborating with a skilled team to design, develop, and qualify mission-critical avionics' hardware, enabling reliable and reusable spaceflight to advance our vision of millions living and working in space.As part of a small, hardworking and accomplished team of engineers, you will be in charge of engineering, designing, and installing of electrical harnesses for various spaceflight systems. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, installation and test.Note: This is a 12-15 month fixed-term position with full benefits.Responsibilities: Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signalSelection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wireUnderstanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shieldingBuild 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data setsDesign and integration of harness support bracketsSupport design configuration development and trade studiesProvide technical guidance for hardware installationSupport the assembly and testing of cables and harnessesMaintain and report on activity schedule and technical statusFind opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savingsWe are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!Qualifications:B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field5+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industryExperience with Creo and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)Understanding and application of wire derating analysisFamiliar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD softwareDesired:7+ years of applicable industry experience (launch...