MK1-Avionics Sr Harness Design Engineer Verified today
About this role
You'll lead electrical and mechanical harness design for a module of the Mk1 vehicle within Blue Origin's Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers. You'll create wiring interconnect diagrams, harness assembly drawings, and installation drawings that directly support sustainable infrastructure for crew and cargo transport to the lunar surface.
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
- 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 3D 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
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: CA $145,188 to $203,263.20, CO $133,500 to $186,898.95, WA $145,188 to $203,263.20. Other site ranges may differ.
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.
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
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year and up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Eligibility for performance-based bonuses (not guaranteed)