Full-Time

Fracture Mechanics Analyst III/IV

Posted on 9/17/2024

Honeybee Robotics

Honeybee Robotics

201-500 employees

Develops advanced electromechanical systems for aerospace

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$102k - $175kAnnually

Mid, Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Longmont, CO, USA

This position is onsite in Longmont, CO.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Aerospace Engineering
Requirements
  • 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 crack growth models and crack growth cases
  • Fundamental knowledge of structural statics, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development
  • Must have a strong understanding of low cycle fatigue (LCF) and fatigue and fracture mechanics theory and applications
  • NASGRO Mechanics and Fatigue crack growth software
  • Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software – ANSYS and/or NASTRAN
  • Experience with metallic materials
  • Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi-disciplined team
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Utilize Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and hand calculations where relevant, to provide technical substantiation for design decisions.
  • Calculate crack growth life and critical crack size using NASGRO
  • Develop a fracture control plan based on NASA-STD-5019
  • Provide NDE recommendations and assist in note preparation for drawings to satisfy the fracture control plan.

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 client needs. Their business model relies on securing contracts and grants, particularly from government agencies, to fund the development of innovative technologies. Honeybee Robotics has achieved significant milestones, such as testing the PlanetVac system on a suborbital rocket and deploying a solar array on a space mission. The company has also been selected for lunar payloads and has received multiple SBIR awards from NASA for various projects. Acquired by Ensign Bickford Industries in 2017, Honeybee Robotics aims to further advance spacecraft and robotic technologies.

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.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition provides Honeybee with resources and synergies for space projects.
  • Strategic partnerships, like with mPower, enhance Honeybee's technological capabilities and contract opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging space tech companies pose a threat to Honeybee's aerospace market share.
  • Blue Origin's acquisition may lead to strategic shifts affecting existing partnerships.
  • Reliance on government contracts risks impact from changes in funding priorities.

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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