Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer III - New Glenn ...

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 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 requiredQualifications:B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field7+ 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:Experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical RoutingKnowledge of harness fabrication and installation processesExperience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systemsCompensation Range for:WA applicants is $130,706.00 - $182,987.70Other 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 candid

Created: 2026-03-07