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 supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-liftorbital launch vehicle capable ofroutinelycarrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar,and beyond.Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designedfrom the beginningto be human-capable.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will be responsible for 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. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected up to 10% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
Selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
Understanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding
Create 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 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
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field
5+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
Experience with Creo and Windchill and Routed System Designer (RSD)
Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
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
Experience with Pro/E Piping.
Experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems.
Compensation range for on site WA applicants is $109,980-$153,972
Other site ranges may differ
Inclusivity 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 a diverse, inclusive, and 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.
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Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. curre