Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer III

BLUE ORIGIN

. Independently lead BID/WID development for assigned subsystem areas (e.g., EPS/power distribution, GNC/navigation, and/or payload interfaces) .

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, Colorado, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,706 - $182,987 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently lead BID/WID development for assigned subsystem areas (e.g., EPS/power distribution, GNC/navigation, and/or payload interfaces)
Produce and conduct peer reviews of harness drawings
Serve as technical point of contact for assigned subsystem interfaces — coordinate directly with LRU/box owners
Lead harness analysis packages (voltage drop, derating, mass estimation) for assigned areas
Support the Harness Design Lead in defining harness architecture and design standards
Mentor Level I and Level II engineers on harness design best practices and Blue Origin command media
Create detailed harness assembly drawings, installation drawings, and connector pin assignment documentation
Perform harness analysis including voltage drop calculations, current derating analysis, and mass estimation
Conduct 3D harness routing and clearance verification using spacecraft CAD models
Define harness segregation requirements for power, signal, and RF interfaces to ensure EMI/EMC compliance
Specify connector types, wire gauges, shielding requirements, and termination methods for all harness branches
Support harness design reviews and coordinate resolution of design issues with cross-functional teams
Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to ensure harness designs are optimized for production
Support harness fabrication shops during build activities including first article reviews and nonconformance disposition
Participate in spacecraft integration and test activities to verify harness installation and functionality
Develop harness installation procedures and work instructions for integration teams
Support troubleshooting of harness-related issues during spacecraft assembly and test.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of experience in spacecraft or satellite harness design, cable routing, or electrical integration
Extensive experience producing harness assembly drawings, installation drawings, and connector pin assignment documentation
Strong experience with BID/WID development and interface coordination across multiple subsystems
Proficiency with electrical harness CAD tools (Creo Cabling / Routed Systems, Zuken, Capital Harness, Mentor/Siemens, or equivalent)
Solid knowledge of harness fabrication standards
Strong understanding of EMI/EMC principles as applied to harness segregation, shielding, and grounding
Expert familiarity with connector systems used in space applications (Micro-D, Nano-D, D-sub, circular MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83513, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, block diagrams, and interface control documents
Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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%
Education Support Program
Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Eligibility for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions

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Hard Skills & Tools

BID/WID developmentharness designharness analysisvoltage drop calculationscurrent derating analysismass estimation3D harness routingEMI/EMC complianceconnector systemselectrical schematics

Soft Skills

lead technical discussionscoordinate with cross-functional teamsmentor engineerscollaborate with manufacturing engineeringsupport troubleshooting

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering