Senior Manager - Avionics Cable Harness Engineering - ...

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 spaceflightThis 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 part of a passionate and accomplished team, you will manage the engineering team responsible for all New Glenn flight vehicle and developmental test cable harness designs. You will share in the team's impact on all aspects of avionics cable harness design, procurement, and integration. By applying your technical experience and leadership skills you'll have an opportunity to directly impact the history of human space exploration.Responsibilities:Lead a highly talented team of avionics cable harness designers and manage day-to-day tasking based on program prioritiesWork with team leads and project managers to prioritize harness design and analysis tasksWrite, modify, implement, and own standards, processes, and tools for the New Glenn avionics routed systems teamResponsible for review and formal release and sign off of all engineering artifacts produced by the routed systems teamResponsible for team member performance management, training, career development, and recruitingLead by example, mentor, and coach team membersQualifications:Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent10+ years industry experience in the design, assembly and integration of cable harnesses for aerospace applicationsConversant and proficient with industry standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4Deep knowledge and understanding of Creo Parametric cabling design software, or equivalentProficient use of Windchill, or equivalent, for formal design review and release10+ years of direct personnel management experiencePrevious experience managing projects through their full lie cyclePrevious experience managing harness suppliersDesired:Master's Degree (M.S.) or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalentCurrent IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4 certificationPrevious experience automating processesLean Six Sigma experienceExperience designing cable harnesses for aircraft, launch vehicles or spacecraftExperience with Jira, or other issue tracking softwareCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $183,807.00 - $257,328.75Other site ranges may differCulture StatementDon'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 RegulationsApplicants 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 CheckRequired for all positions: Blue's Standard Background CheckRequired for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if

Created: 2026-01-26