Avionics Harness Design Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 5 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03

About This Role

You will be part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, working on Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. As a member of the small Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team, you will own a large portion of the electrical and mechanical harness design, directly impacting the history of space exploration.

What You'll Do

  • Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
  • Select harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
  • Create wiring diagrams utilizing Zuken E3
  • Create 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling
  • Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2D flat harness drawings from 3D harness data sets
  • Design and integrate 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

What We Need

Required:

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
  • 3+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry
  • Familiarity with Creo, Zuken or Windchill or experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical or Catia
  • Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
  • Familiarity with applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
  • Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software

Preferred:

  • Proficiency with Creo, Zuken and Windchill
  • Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
  • Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems
  • Experience with dfx concepts
  • Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing practices

Compensation

Base pay ranges by location:

  • CA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
  • CO applicants: $90,934.00 - $127,307.25
  • WA applicants: $99,201.00 - $138,880.35
  • Other site ranges may differ

What We Offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, 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 (20+ hours/week)
  • Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
  • Performance-based bonuses and benefits (eligibility varies)

Employment Requirements

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Standard background check required for all positions.

Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until requisition closes.