Fracture Mechanics Analyst III/IV

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Longmont, CO
102K-175K Annually
5-7 Years Experience
Aerospace • Hardware • Professional Services • Robotics • Software • Defense • Manufacturing
Honeybee Robotics develops and produces ground-breaking robotics that enable the exploration and utilization of space.
The Role
Join the Honeybee Robotics Motion Control team in Longmont, Colorado, as a Fracture Mechanics Analyst III/IV specializing in performing structural and fracture analyses for electro-mechanical systems in space programs. Utilize Finite Element Analysis and crack growth life calculations to support design decisions and develop fracture control plans based on NASA standards.
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Join the Honeybee Robotics Motion Control team in Longmont, Colorado, and become part of a 40-year legacy as pioneers in space robotics. We specialize in creating advanced motion control solutions for NASA, defense, and commercial programs, and 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 Fracture Mechanics Analyst III/IV to join our Motion Control Team. We are looking for someone who has experience in structural analysis, with a strong background in fracture analysis. In this role, you'll be responsible for performing structural and fracture analyses for space electro-mechanical systems using various analytical methods. You'll work closely with design teams to provide support from concept development to product implementation. 

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.

Required Qualifications

  • Educational Background: 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 

This role is anticipated to close on 12/1/2024.


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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The Company
Longmont, CO
420 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1983

What We Do

Honeybee Robotics specializes in creating novel exploration systems for the most extreme environments and 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 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.

Why Work With Us

We’re searching 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 to join our growing team.

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