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MK1-Avionics Sr Harness Design Engineer Verified today

Blue Origin · 2 Locations · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-03
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About the role

You will lead the electrical and mechanical harness design for a module of the Mk1 vehicle as part of the Mk1 Vehicle Electrical Harness Design team. This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers and related products. You will develop wiring interconnect diagrams (WID), harness assembly drawings, and harness installation drawings.

Responsibilities

  • 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 the 3D harness data sets
  • Design and integration of 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
  • Informally mentor and train less experienced harness engineers

Required qualifications

  • B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
  • 10+ 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
  • Working knowledge and experience applying harness design and manufacturing standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4, SAE AS50881
  • Strong electrical and mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
  • Design for manufacturability experience

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 GD&T and ASME drawing practices

Pay and location

Base pay range for Washington applicants: $145,188.00 to $203,263.20 per year. Other site ranges may differ.

Requirements

Applicants must be a 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.

Blue's Standard Background Check is required for all positions.

Benefits

  • 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 regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
  • Paid time off: up to four weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays