Electrical Technical Designer II

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

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem- solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

This role is part of the New Shepard program. New Shepard is a reusable suborbital rocket system designed to take astronauts and research payloads past the Karman line - the internationally recognized boundary of space. Through operational reusability, New Shepard supports our mission of lowering the cost of access to space.

As part of a hardworking team of diverse technicians, and engineers, you will share in the team's impact on all aspects of the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) overall strategy. The EGSE team is responsible for designing and developing the equipment used for launch operations and vehicle maintenance. As an Electrical Technical Designer, you will design, analyze, develop, and test ruggedized rack mounted ground equipment. You will also create installation drawings and specifications, support development and trade studies, interface definition, specification, and control documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own of the design, development, and maintenance of robust electronics test racks, harnesses, and assemblies with detailed tolerance stack-ups.
• Spearhead the creation of models, parts, assemblies, and installation drawings using 2D and 3D CAD software following industry and company standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams-including Project Managers, Electrical Engineers, Systems Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Test Engineers, and Production personnel-to provide regular progress updates and ensure project alignment.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and continuous improvement initiatives, addressing design challenges and implementing effective solutions.

Qualifications:

• A.S. degree in drafting and design or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with Visio, OrCAD (or similar schematic or electrical design tools), and Windchill.
• Experience in harness design and integration using 2D CAD software.
• Working knowledge of aerospace materials and treatments.
• Proficient in drafting standards (ASME Y14.100, Y14.5, Y14.41, etc.).
• Familiar with harness standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA STD-8739.4, AS50881).
• 3+ years of recent experience in harnessing and electrical design within aerospace or equivalent sectors.
• Proven ability to own design projects
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications:

• B.S. degree Electrical Engineering, or related experience.
• 6+ years of proven design experience in the industry.
• Proficiency in Creo.
• Experience with ANSYS.
• Experience with AutoCAD.
• Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems.
• Experience with networking and RF systems

Compensation Range for:

Other site ranges may differ

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

Inclusivity Statement

Don't meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

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.

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

Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on "EEO Is the Law," please see here.

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