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Verification Engineer III

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Honeybee Robotics

Honeybee Robotics

201-500 employees

Develops advanced electromechanical systems for space

Government & Public Sector
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$104k - $142kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Longmont, CO, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Longmont, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Propulsion
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
Python
Git
MATLAB
VHDL
C/C++
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited technical college or university in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 6+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in supporting test generation for debug of prototype development in a lab environment
  • Experience with verification for embedded systems, including: System Verilog, UVMs and VHDL, Score boarding, code coverage and bus functional models, Directed and constrained random testing techniques, Board-level communication interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, CAN), Documentation (Test Procedures & Reports, Interface Control Documents, ECOs), Source control systems (Git, SVN)
  • Familiarity with: Additional software languages (C, C++, Python), System and derived requirements generation, verification, and validation, Brushed/Brushless DC Motor control, MATLAB/Simulink
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing motion control and electromechanical systems for space environments, Experience with: DO-254 and/or DO-178, Verification testing on FPGA designs for space environments, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Familiarity with: Radiation hardening and mitigation techniques for FPGAs (SEU, TMR)
Responsibilities
  • Support the scope of development, design, test, and manufacturing of Honeybee Robotics’ electronic Motion Control products.
  • Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to lead the verification of motor control systems.
  • Lead individual verification design tasks.
  • Participate in design reviews.
  • Document verification architectures, designs and results.
  • Review the work and tasks of other team members.

Honeybee Robotics develops advanced electromechanical systems for both terrestrial and space applications, focusing on enhancing user experiences and extending technological capabilities. The company primarily serves clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, including NASA, by providing research and development services tailored to specific needs. Their products are designed to meet high-performance standards, and they secure funding through contracts and grants, particularly from government agencies. Notable achievements include successful tests of their PlanetVac system and contributions to lunar payloads. Acquired by Ensign Bickford Industries in 2017, Honeybee Robotics aims to further advance spacecraft and robotic technologies.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

$149.9K

Headquarters

Longmont, Colorado

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Working on cutting-edge projects like the LUNARSABER for DARPA and lunar power grids for NASA offers employees unique opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking space exploration missions.
  • The backing of Blue Origin provides financial stability and access to a broader range of resources and expertise, fostering innovation and career growth.
  • Honeybee's proven track record and high-profile partnerships enhance its reputation, making it an attractive employer for top talent in the aerospace and defense sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Dependence on government contracts and grants, particularly from NASA, makes the company vulnerable to shifts in public funding and policy changes.
  • Integration challenges with Blue Origin could lead to cultural and operational misalignments, potentially affecting productivity and employee morale.

What makes Honeybee Robotics unique

  • Honeybee Robotics specializes in advanced electromechanical systems for both terrestrial and space applications, setting it apart from competitors focused solely on one domain.
  • The company's strong relationship with NASA and consistent success in securing SBIR and STTR awards provide a reliable revenue stream and validate its technological capabilities.
  • Acquisition by Blue Origin enhances Honeybee's resources and market reach, distinguishing it from smaller, independent R&D firms.

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