Harnessing Engineer II - New Shepard

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and lowcost 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!

We are a diverse team of collaborators doers and problem solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origins vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

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 Krmn line the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a multidisciplinary team of Avionics engineers you will deliver Avionics hardware systems to New Shepard. As part of the hardworking and diverse New Shepard Avionics harnessing team you will be responsible for the design and installation of electrical harnesses for the New Shepard Propulsion Module and Crew Capsule. You will be integrated with our rocket program and technical leads to drive requirements definition modeling analysis design test and production release of onvehicle launch components and subsystems. This is a handson position that will involve you in all aspects of engineering design fabrication installation test and operations support. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

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!

Note that Blue Origin is a dogfriendly workplace.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Travel expected up to 10 of the time

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design electrical harnesses for power distribution RF communication and highspeed 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passion for Blue Origins mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 2 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/WHMAA620 NASASTD8739.4 or AS50881
• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3D CAD software
• Ability to earn trust maintain positive and professional relationships and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• 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:

• 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
• Handson harnessing skills

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

Inclusivity Statement

Dont 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 youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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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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.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DIBDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

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Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and longterm 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 companypaid 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.

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