Senior Mechanical Engineer
Altadena, CA
Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Honeybee Robotics 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 Senior Mechanical Engineer to work with a multi-disciplinary team in product design, build, and testing of unique robotic systems.
Responsibilities:
- Mechanism design, including original piece-part design, bearings, gears, motors, springs, and other approaches
- High-Reliability mechanical design and analysis for long-life space applications
- Drafting fabrication documentation and vendor specifications
- Hands-on hardware assembly and testing, including environmental testing, shock, vibration, and thermal
- Technical leadership of projects with a high degree of latitude, handling highly complex issues and problems
- Motion Control for spacecraft actuation
- Data acquisition systems configuration and testing support
- Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate or avoid them
- Review test data and recommend changes to products and processes
- Provides leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers
Required Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 7+ years of experience or MS with 5+ years of experience
- Proficient with a variety of computer-aided designs and analyses
- Excellent reporting and presentation skills
- Ability to meet deadlines on fast-paced projects
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
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 up to 4 weeks per year, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, two floating, and 11 company holidays.
$124,000 - $154,000 a year
Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space missions, including major subsystems of NASA's upcoming Dragonfly, VIPER, and Mars Sample Return 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.
