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!
Engines: This role is part of the Blue Origin Engines business unit, where our focus is the design, development, manufacturing, and testing of engines and propulsion systems. Built for multiple uses, our family of engines is powering the next generation of rockets for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
As part of a hardworking team of diverse specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will be responsible for engineering, designing, and installing of electrical harnesses for rocket engines. This is a hands-on position that will involve you in all aspects of engineering, design, fabrication, installation and test.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, sensors and actuators and communication
Selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
Understanding and application of EMI/RFI and harness shielding
Create 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling and Creo schematics or Zuken
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
Develop harness routing requirements, interfaces, specifications and process controls
Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
Active involvement in the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
Maintain and report on activity schedule, budget and technical status
Identify opportunities for improvements and operational cost and schedule savings
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate engineering field
2+ years of relevant experience
Experience with Creo / ProCabling highly desired; equivalent other software will be considered if all other required qualifications are met
Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software.
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
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Creo / Windchill, Creo schematics and or Zuken
Familiar with existing applicable harness standards
IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
Experience with Pro/E Cabling
Experience with other high end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing
Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.
Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft mechanical systems.
Compensation range for on-site WA applicants is $109,980-$146,640
Compensation range for on-site CA applicants is $109,980-$146,640
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.
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