Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer III - TeraWave

Blue Origin • Los Angeles, WA

11h

About The Position

This role is part of TeraWave, a satellite communications network designed to deliver symmetrical data speeds of up to 6 Tbps anywhere on Earth. TeraWave consists of 5,408 optically interconnected satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) and medium Earth orbit (MEO), providing enterprise-grade connectivity for tens of thousands of enterprise, data center, and government users who require reliable connectivity for critical operations. As a Harness Design Engineer III, you will help lead Bundle Interconnect Diagrams (BIDs) and Wire Interconnect Diagrams (WIDs) development for assigned subsystem areas, serve as a technical point of contact for subsystem interface coordination, and mentor junior team members. This is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Creo Cabling / Routed Systems and Windchill PLM for harness configuration management
• Direct experience designing harnesses for satellite constellations or high-rate spacecraft or automotive production environments
• Experience mentoring junior harness design engineers
• Experience with high-voltage (>50V) spacecraft power harness design
• Experience with harness weight optimization techniques for mass-constrained spacecraft
• Background in harness-level or system-level signal integrity analysis for high-speed data interfaces (Ethernet, SpaceWire, LVDS)
• Experience supporting harness fabrication shops — reviewing first articles, dispositioning nonconformances, and developing rework procedures
• Experience conducting or leading harness design reviews

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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.
• Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior