Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer II (Fixed Term) Verified today
About the Role
You will design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signal systems across New Glenn, a single-configuration heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond.
As an Avionics Cable Harness Design Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data
- Selection of harness components, hardware, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire
- Application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding
- Creation of 3D routed harness data files using Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Routed System Designer (RSD)
- Generation of harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from 3D data sets
- Design and integration of harness support brackets and support design configuration development
- Trade studies and technical guidance for hardware installation
- Support for assembly, testing, and maintenance of cables and harnesses
- Reporting on activity schedule and technical status, identifying opportunities for cost and schedule savings
Required Qualifications
- B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or appropriate engineering field
- 2 or more years of experience designing wire harnesses for the aerospace industry
- Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
- Familiarity with applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
- Strong electrical and mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with CREO Schematics and/or Piping
- Experience with Creo, Windchill, and Routed System Designer (RSD)
- Experience with 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 and mechanical systems
Compensation
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136.00 - $149,990.40. Other site ranges may differ.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level, subject to change and cancellation