Honeybee Robotics, a Blue Origin Company, 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.
Responsibilities:
Mechanism design which includes bearings, gears, motors, springs, and other approaches
High Reliability mechanical design and analysis for long life space applications
Generating fabrication documentation and vendor specifications
Assembly and test including environmental testing, shock, vibration and thermal
Motion Control for spacecraft actuation
Data acquisition systems configuration and testing support
Proactively identify roadblocks to technical progress and take steps to mitigate/avoid
Review test data and recommend changes to products and/or processes
Required Qualifications:
BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with 3+ years’ experience or MS
Proficient with a variety of computer aided design & analysis
Excellent reporting and presentation skills
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.
We offer a flexible salary range for this job posting that will be customized based on the qualifications of the chosen candidate. Our compensation strategy takes into account various factors, including education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market alignment. The position is available at multiple levels, and the corresponding salary ranges are as follows:
Mechanical Engineer II: $88,000 – $109,000
Mechanical Engineer III: $107,000 – $133,000
Mechanical Engineer IV: $124,000 – $153,000
Mechanical Engineer V: $142,000 – $176,000
See your work make an impact on some of the most exciting space 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.
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