Harnessing Engineer III - Solar/TeraWave

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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 team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will design, build, and optimize electrical harnessing for spacecraft solar arrays and support the manufacturing transition of next-generation photovoltaic power systems. Blue Origin is seeking a highly motivated Harnessing Engineer to join our Solar Center of Excellence in this critical role. This position requires CAD expertise, innovative thinking, and the ability to move from a prototype to a high-rate manufactured system.

Special Mentions:

• Travel expected up to 20% of the time
• Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• End-to-End design of harnessing assemblies for electrical power and data transmission. Lead requirements development, wire/shielding selection, connector design/selection, and interface to other electrical subsystems.
• 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
• Create proof of concept and prototype parts, supporting process maturation, and transition from initial flight deliveries through production
• Down-select suppliers and manage harness deliveries to be on time and within budget.
• Develop and execute system-level test plans (ATP/QTP) and qualification strategies, coordinating across mechanical, electrical, thermal, and structural disciplines to ensure integrated system performance meets mission requirements
• Develop harnesses and test fixtures to support ground support equipment and test stands.
• Work as part of a fast-moving, hands-on development team, owning products from end to end.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in aerospace systems engineering, product development, or related technical roles
• Demonstrated experience with electrical harness design including mass optimization, EMI/RF shielding design, data integrity, wire derating, requirements management, and interface control.
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional team environments coordinating with design, analysis, manufacturing, test, and program management organizations
• Aerospace industry experience with aircraft, spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other aerospace systems development programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with spacecraft solar array systems, photovoltaic technologies, deployment mechanisms, or spacecraft power subsystems
• Experience connector design/selection and PCBA design, flexible assembly modelling, and complex part classes.
• Experience with both round and flat wire harness design.
• Familiarity with flex cable design and mechanical behavior impacts.
• 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
• Familiarity with space environmental effects on solar arrays including radiation degradation, thermal cycling, and MMOD impacts.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process development, design-for-manufacturing initiatives, or transition from development to production environments
• Working knowledge of spacecraft qualification standards (SMC-S-016, AIAA, NASA) and acceptance testing protocols for flight hardware.
• Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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• 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.

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