Blue Origin · 2 days ago
Harnessing Engineer III - New Shepard
Blue Origin is working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The Harnessing Engineer III will be responsible for the design and installation of electrical harnesses for the New Shepard Propulsion Module and Crew Capsule, ensuring the successful integration of avionics hardware systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals
Select harness components, connectors, backshells, cable, and wire
Create 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and Zuken E3.schematic or Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD)
Create harness detail and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings from the 3D harness data sets
Design and installation of harness support brackets
Support design configuration, development, and trade studies
Develop harness routing requirements, interfaces, specifications, and process controls
Understand EMI/RFI principles and their application to harness shielding
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Assist with the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Provide updates on activity, schedule, and technical status
Find opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings
Qualification
Required
Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
5+ proven years industry experience in the design, assembly, and integration of cable harnesses
Experience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent other software may be considered if all other required qualifications are met
Familiarity with application of wire derating analysis
Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
Ability to work the entire design cycle with minimal oversight
Preferred
M.S. or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
Proficiency with Creo/Windchill and Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD)
Proven experience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD), Zuken E3.schematic, or Mentor Graphics
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft systems
Hands-on harnessing skills
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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