Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer III

Role Overview

• 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

• 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.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

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%
• 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