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! 

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 hardworking team of diverse specialists and passionate engineers, you will design and develop harnesses to support multiple Lunar Lander vehicles.  In a fast-paced dynamic environment, you will support the development, design, fabrication, and integration of flight harnesses.

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing the Block Interconnect Diagrams (BID) and Wiring Interconnect Diagrams (WID)
• Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals
• Select harness components, connectors, back shells, cable, and wire.
• Create 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Zuken E3.
• Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data sets.
• Design and installation of harness support brackets
• Support design configuration, development, and trade studies
• Develop harness routing requirements, interfaces, specifications, and process controls.
• Provide technical guidance for hardware installation.
• Supervise the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses and evaluate and disposition non-conformances.
• Maintain and report on activity schedule and technical status.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Passion for Blue Origin’s mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
• 2+ years’ experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses
• 2+ years’ experience in creating Schematics, System Interconnect Diagrams and Wiring Diagrams
• Experience in configuration management cycle of harness design products
• Experience with Creo and Zuken highly desired; equivalent other software will be considered if all other required qualifications are met.
• Understand EMI/RFI principles and their application to harness shielding.
• Ability to perform wire derating analysis.
• Working knowledge of existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, SAE AS50881
• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D 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

• Proficiency with Creo / Windchill and Zuken e3
• Experience with other CAD software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Zuken, or Mentor Graphics
• Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft mechanical systems

Compensation Range for:

WA applicants is $120,060.00-$168,084.00

Other site ranges may differ

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

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.

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.

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.

Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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, diverse, 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, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. 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, gender, 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 “EEO Is the Law,” please see here.

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