Structural Analyst III​/IV

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Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs. Our work has played a critical role in thousands of projects, spanning from conceptual design studies to flight missions, including NASA's Artemis I Mission and the Roman Space Telescope.

We are seeking technically brilliant individuals who are passionate about their work, thrive in collaborative environments, and have a laser focus on the details that drive excellence.

Honeybee Robotics is seeking a Structural Analyst III/IV to join our growing Motion Control team! In this role, you'll be responsible for performing structural analyses for space electro‑mechanical systems using various analytical methods such as hand calculations and finite element methods with standard industry programs. You'll work closely with design teams to provide support from concept development to product implementation.

• Conduct structural analysis on various designs and materials, including composites and metals
• Manipulate large‑scale finite element models that support internal loads development
• Interpret analytical results to support testing and design optimization of electro‑mechanical systems
• Produce engineering documentations, reports, and manipulate technical data from hardware testing
• Collaborate closely with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions
• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to junior engineers
• Demonstrate technical leadership in projects, handling highly complex issues and problems

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of experience performing structural analysis or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience
• Fundamental knowledge of elasticity, plasticity, and failure in engineering material/structures
• Fundamental knowledge of structural statics/dynamics, including PSD, SRS, Miles Equation, fatigue damage, static/dynamic equilibrium, stress/strain/modulus, bending/shear/axial force development, etc.
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) software
• Experience with metallic materials
• Ability to write technical reports and present results to a multi‑disciplined team
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with electro‑mechanical systems
• Experience with composite materials
• Experience with ANSYS and FEMAP/NX Nastran
• Experience in the Space industry
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to meet deadlines on fast‑paced projects
• Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

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