MK1-Avionics Sr Harness Design Engineer Verified today
About the role
This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Origin's Blue Moon landers. 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. You will develop wiring interconnect diagrams (WID), harness assembly drawings, and harness installation drawings. This position directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
What you will 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 assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
- Report on activity schedule and technical status
- Identify opportunities for technical improvements
- 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 and benefits
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $156,802.00 - $219,522.45. 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%, and an 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.
Employment 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.