Honeybee Robotics

Structural Analyst III/IV

Altadena, California, United States

$118-169k

Full Time

18 days ago

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Job description

Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company, has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years, establishing ourselves as pioneers in developing novel exploration systems for the most extreme planetary environments. At our Southern California location, we look to "Touch Life" by supporting planetary science, including every NASA Mars rover since Spirit and Opportunity. We aim to "Mine the Sky" through the development of practical In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU) solutions. We search for technically brilliant individuals in engineering, software, and support fields who take ownership of their work, enjoy collaborating in teams, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a Structural Analyst III/IV to join our growing Exploration Systems team! In this role, you'll be responsible for performing structural analyses for space electro-mechanical systems using various analytical methods such as hand calculations and finite element methods with standard industry programs. You'll work closely with design teams to provide support from concept development to product implementation.

Responsibilities:

Conduct structural analysis on various designs and materials, including composites and metals
Manipulate large-scale finite element models that support internal loads development
Interpret analytical results to support testing and design optimization of electro-mechanical systems
Produce engineering documentations, reports, and manipulate technical data from hardware testing
Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers
Demonstrate technical leadership in projects, handling highly complex issues and problems

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of experience performing structural analysis or a Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience
Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures
Fundamental knowledge of structural statics/dynamics, including PSD, SRS, Miles Equation, fatigue damage, static/dynamic equilibrium, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development, etc.
Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software
Experience with metallic materials
Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with electro-mechanical systems
Experience with composite materials
Experience with Femap or NX NASTRAN
Experience in the Space industry
Excellent reporting and presentation skills
Ability to meet deadlines on fast-paced projects
Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

Compensation and Benefits:

Employee Benefits include medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short and long-term disability.
401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4.5% company match (100% on the first 3% and 50% on the next 3%)
Education Reimbursement for certificate, undergraduate, and graduate programs
Paid Time Off includes 4 weeks per year, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.

We offer a flexible salary range for this job posting that will be customized based on the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Our compensation strategy takes into account various factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment. The position is available at multiple levels, and the corresponding salary ranges are as follows:

Structural Analyst III: $118,000 - $146,000

Structural Analyst IV: $136,000 - $169,000

See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions. Work alongside with the best and the brightest, including our partners across the aerospace industry. In a few short years, your contributions will allow you to point to Mars, the Moon, or Saturn's moon Titan, and say, "I did that!"

Applicants for employment at Honeybee Robotics, LLC 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.

Honeybee Robotics, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

Note: This job posting is intended for direct applicants only. We request that outside recruiters do not contact us regarding this position.