Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

Posted on 8/9/2024

Honeybee Robotics

Honeybee Robotics

201-500 employees

Develops advanced electromechanical systems for aerospace

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$102k - $147kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Longmont, CO, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Longmont, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and 4+ years of experience.
  • Proficient with a variety of computer aided design & analysis.
  • Excellent reporting and presentation skills.
  • Previous aerospace industry experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
  • Execute high reliability mechanical design and analysis for long life space applications.
  • Design mechanical systems including bearings, gears, motors, and rotating mechanisms.
  • Oversee, support, and troubleshoot assembly of engineering, qualification, and production hardware.
  • Analyze client specifications and develop responsive solutions supported by engineering analysis and or test data.
  • Generate design documentation and vendor specifications.
  • Support assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal.
  • Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid.
  • Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes.

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 interest in lunar infrastructure boosts demand for Honeybee's LUNARSABER technology.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition provides financial resources and strategic alignment for Honeybee.
  • Public-private partnerships in space exploration open new funding avenues for Honeybee.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging space technology companies threatens Honeybee's market share.
  • Reliance on government contracts poses financial risks if priorities shift.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts impacting existing partnerships.

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.
  • Honeybee Robotics is a key player in NASA's Mars and lunar missions.

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