Full-Time

Principal Engineer

Posted on 6/27/2024

Honeybee Robotics

Honeybee Robotics

201-500 employees

Develops advanced electromechanical systems for space

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$156k - $194kAnnually

Expert

Longmont, CO, USA

Requires onsite presence in Longmont, Colorado.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Embedded Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Product Design
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • 10+ years of post-grad experience developing custom mechatronic products
  • Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including hardware & software for fast proof-of-concept development
  • Experience writing and maintaining design and test quality assurance documentation
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience with all phases of development, including requirements analysis, prototype design, product design, assembly, debugging, and testing
  • Expert in CAD (e.g., Solidworks or equivalent)
  • Excellent intra-team and client-facing collaboration and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Understand the voice of the customer and continually inject that vision into the product development effort
  • Develop conceptual designs and work plans for new product development, including estimation of resources required
  • Perform top-level architectural design and preliminary analysis/sizing of spaceflight electromechanical hardware
  • Act as the primary interface between mechanical and electrical engineering teams
  • Analyze and define product functional requirements
  • Analyze and define subsystem requirements, including mechanical, electronic, embedded systems and software, etc.
  • Own product functional and validation requirements
  • Perform hazards and risk analysis and develop mitigation strategies
  • Apply engineering principles to and directly participate in the design, fabrication, assembly, and test of various mechatronic systems
  • Generate and review fabrication, test, and quality assurance documentation and vendor specifications

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 perform in challenging environments, such as space missions, and include systems for spacecraft, drilling, and sampling. Honeybee Robotics differentiates itself from competitors through its successful track record of projects, including the testing of PlanetVac and the deployment of solar arrays on space missions. The company's goal is to push the boundaries of technology in space exploration and robotics, securing funding through contracts and grants, particularly from government agencies.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$27M

Headquarters

Longmont, Colorado

Founded

1983

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased lunar exploration interest boosts demand for Honeybee's innovative technologies like LUNARSABER.
  • Collaboration with mPower on NASA's lunar power grid project opens new market opportunities.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition provides resources and strategic alignment for accelerated growth.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging space tech companies pose a threat to Honeybee's market share.
  • Dependency on government contracts risks financial stability amid potential budget cuts.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition may disrupt existing partnerships and projects.

What makes Honeybee Robotics unique

  • Honeybee Robotics specializes in advanced electromechanical systems for space and terrestrial applications.
  • The company has a strong track record with over 1,000 projects delivered.
  • It is renowned for its contributions to Mars missions, including drills and sample systems.

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