Electrical Design Engineer - New Glenn Hardware-in-the-Loop

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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!  

This role supports the development and operations of New Glenn, a single-configuration, heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle capable of routinely carrying people and payloads to low-Earth orbit, geostationary transfer orbit, cislunar, and beyond. Its first stage is fully reusable, and the vehicle was designed from the beginning to be human-capable.

As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will own the electrical interconnect documentation that defines and supports our Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) labs. You will create and maintain System Interconnect Diagrams (SIDs), Block Interconnect Diagrams (BIDs), HIL networking diagrams, and end-to-end schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, along with harness wiring information (from-to tables) and 2D harness drawings in Creo. Your documentation is what technicians, integration engineers, and customers rely on to build, troubleshoot, and modify the HIL labs, so accuracy and configuration control are critical to everything you do.

To be successful, you will work closely with HIL integration engineers, technicians, and customers to capture connectivity requirements and translate them into clear, manufacturing- and build-ready documentation. You will need to be comfortable moving between high-level system architecture (SIDs, BIDs, network topology) and detailed, build-level documentation (schematics, from-to tables, harness drawings, BOMs).

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and maintain System Interconnect Diagrams (SIDs) and Block Interconnect Diagrams (BIDs) to map system-level connectivity, signal flow, and power distribution across HIL racks, Avionics equipment, and simulation/EGSE interfaces.

• Create and maintain HIL networking diagrams documenting network topology, switch/port assignments, and connectivity between HIL nodes, simulation hosts, and flight/ground avionics.

• Design end-to-end electrical schematics in AutoCAD Electrical, including component selection, signal routing, and pin-out definitions.

• Generate and maintain harness wiring information (from-to tables) that accurately captures wire, connector, and pin-level connectivity for HIL cable assemblies.

• Create 2D wire harness drawings and manufacturing build packages in Creo, complete with bills of materials (BOMs), wire lengths, and bundle dimensions.

• Select and specify electrical components such as connectors, terminals, wire types, fuses, and protection sleeves appropriate for HIL lab and integration environments.

• Support prototype builds, bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation of HIL wiring and interconnects, working directly with technicians during assembly and integration.

• Establish and maintain drafting standards, symbol libraries, and configuration control for HIL electrical documentation, including redlines and revisions in Windchill.

• Collaborate with HIL customers, integration engineers, and quality to identify documentation requirements and resolve discrepancies between as-built hardware and controlled drawings.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.

• 2-5 years of experience in electrical system integration, schematic design, or wire harness development.

• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical (or similar tools) for schematic and interconnect diagram creation.

• Working knowledge of Creo (or similar 3D/2D CAD tool) for 2D harness drawing creation.

• Solid understanding of wire sizing (AWG), shielding principles, and connector mating systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and produce accurate, actionable documentation and BOMs.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; able to work effectively with technicians, engineers, and customers.

• Comfortable working across multiple levels of documentation, from system-level block diagrams to detailed from-to wiring tables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or system integration lab (SIL) environment.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, UDP/IP, and multicast networking concepts as applied to HIL networking diagrams.
• Familiarity with industry standards such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 for harness quality.

 

Base Pay Range for:

WA applicants is $99,201.00 - $138,880.35

Other site ranges may differ

Culture Statement

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• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
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Benefits

• 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.
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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