Senior Manager - Avionics Cable Harness

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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!

As a member of a dedicated team of engineers, you will lead a group responsible for developing engineering solutions, as well as designing and implementing installation plans for electrical harnesses in various spaceflight systems. You will influence the team's contribution to the broader avionics strategy. In your role as an Avionics Cable Harness Senior Manager, you will oversee the design of electrical harnesses crucial for power distribution, RF, communication, and high-speed data signals. This involves selecting components and hardware, such as connectors, backshells, cables, and wires. Furthermore, you will manage strategies for EMI/RFI application and harness shielding, and generate 3D routed harness data files using Creo Cabling and internal tools.

You will also supervise the creation of detailed harness and installation drawings, including 2D flat harness drawings derived from 3D data sets. You will be required to provide engineering support to the vehicle production floor, capturing feedback, offering technical direction, and implementing production improvements, as well as supporting other production needs.

You will assist in design configuration development and trade studies, offering technical guidance for hardware installation. Your role includes supporting the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses, maintaining and reporting on activity schedules and technical status, and identifying opportunities for operational cost and schedule improvements. You will coordinate and manage plans and schedules related to harness and installation drawing releases to ensure their correct execution. Mentorship of less experienced team members is expected, including performance evaluations and support for individual development plans. Additionally, you will maintain the team's good spirit and focus, and drive necessary updates and changes to our designs and tools.

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!

• B.S. degree or higher in Mechanical or an appropriate engineering field.

• 7+ years of experience designing Wire Harnesses for the Aerospace industry.

• 5+ years of experience managing teams or as main focal for specific projects.

• Experience with Creo and Windchill.

• Understanding and application of wire derating analysis.

• Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4.

• Strong electrical/mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software.

Desired:

• Experience with CREO Schematics and/or Piping.

• Experience leading large multicultural teams.

• Experience managing remote teams.

• Experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical and Mechanical Routing.

• Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes.

• Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical/mechanical systems.

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• 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.

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