Blue Origin
Tech Designer II - New Shepard Harnessing
Blue Origin, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
This position is in Blue Origin's exciting New Shepard program - we are flying people to space! As part of a hardworking team of diverse avionics engineers and designers, you will design wiring harnesses, wiring harness assemblies, and installations based on challenging requirements flowed down from system architects and engineers. You will create CAD models and design documentation with team collaboration. To be successful in this role, you will need to optimally perform these duties: design, develop, and test wiring harnesses; build 3-D CAD models and harness, assembly, and installation drawings; create specifications and work process instructions; lead or participate in engineering design reviews; coordinate procurement of parts and assemblies; design test fixtures and fabrication tooling; participate in or provide technical guidance for harnessing installations; and report regularly on status of schedules and technical progress. As a member of a highly collaborative and fast-paced organization, you will engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality toward safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signalsHelp select harness components including connectors, backshells, cable, wire and tiedownsBuild 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 setsDesign and installation of harness support bracketsSupport design configuration, development, and trade studiesProvide updates on activity, schedule, and technical statusMinimum Qualifications:
Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!A.S. degree in drafting and design or equivalent design experience3+ proven years' industry experience in the design of cable harnessesStrong harnessing design and integration skills using 3-D CAD softwareExperience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent software experience may be acceptableFamiliar with existing applicable drafting standards including ASME Y14.1, ASME Y14.100 and/or ASME Y14.5Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our culture of inclusionMust 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.Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or design experienceProficiency with Creo / Windchill6+ proven years' industry experience in the design of cable harnessesExperience designing with D38999 and D369 connectors, M22759 wire, and commercial backshell designsExperience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD), Zuken E3.schematic, or Mentor GraphicsKnowledge of harness fabrication and installation processesExperience with launch vehicle or spacecraft harnessing systemsHands-on harnessing skills
Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $76,320.00-$106,848.00
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.
This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Kármán line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.
This position is in Blue Origin's exciting New Shepard program - we are flying people to space! As part of a hardworking team of diverse avionics engineers and designers, you will design wiring harnesses, wiring harness assemblies, and installations based on challenging requirements flowed down from system architects and engineers. You will create CAD models and design documentation with team collaboration. To be successful in this role, you will need to optimally perform these duties: design, develop, and test wiring harnesses; build 3-D CAD models and harness, assembly, and installation drawings; create specifications and work process instructions; lead or participate in engineering design reviews; coordinate procurement of parts and assemblies; design test fixtures and fabrication tooling; participate in or provide technical guidance for harnessing installations; and report regularly on status of schedules and technical progress. As a member of a highly collaborative and fast-paced organization, you will engage with personnel from other teams including Electrical, Systems, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Production, Procurement, and Quality.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to quality toward safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Responsibilities:
Design electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signalsHelp select harness components including connectors, backshells, cable, wire and tiedownsBuild 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 setsDesign and installation of harness support bracketsSupport design configuration, development, and trade studiesProvide updates on activity, schedule, and technical statusMinimum Qualifications:
Passion for Blue Origin's mission: Millions of people living and working in space!A.S. degree in drafting and design or equivalent design experience3+ proven years' industry experience in the design of cable harnessesStrong harnessing design and integration skills using 3-D CAD softwareExperience with Creo Cabling highly desired; equivalent software experience may be acceptableFamiliar with existing applicable drafting standards including ASME Y14.1, ASME Y14.100 and/or ASME Y14.5Familiarity with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 or AS50881Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our culture of inclusionMust 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.Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or design experienceProficiency with Creo / Windchill6+ proven years' industry experience in the design of cable harnessesExperience designing with D38999 and D369 connectors, M22759 wire, and commercial backshell designsExperience with other software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing, Creo Schematic/Routed System Designer (RSD), Zuken E3.schematic, or Mentor GraphicsKnowledge of harness fabrication and installation processesExperience with launch vehicle or spacecraft harnessing systemsHands-on harnessing skills
Compensation Range for:WA applicants is $76,320.00-$106,848.00
Other site ranges may differ
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
Inclusivity Statement
Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
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.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.
Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation
Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin's Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com.
California Applicant Privacy Notice
If you are a California resident, please reference the CA Applicant Privacy Notice here.