MK1-Avionics Harness Design Engineer II Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-11-02

About the Role

You will be part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, developing harness designs for Blue Moon landers. As a Harness Design Engineer on the Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team, you will own a large portion of electrical and mechanical harness design, creating wiring interconnect diagrams, harness assembly drawings, and harness installation drawings.

Responsibilities

  • Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
  • Select harness components, hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
  • Create wiring diagrams using Zuken E3
  • Create 3D routed harness data files using 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 assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
  • Report on activity schedule and technical status
  • Identify opportunities for technical improvements

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
  • 3 or more 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 and mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software

Preferred Qualifications

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

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $107,136.00 to $149,990.40 per year. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits include 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, and stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week. Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays. Bonuses may be available based on role type and job level.

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.