Thermal Analyst III/IV

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 Thermal Analyst to perform thermal analyses for space electro-mechanical systems. You'll use your experience and skills to support design teams from concept development through product implementation. You'll be responsible for performing thermal analysis on a wide variety of designs and materials, interpreting analytical results to support testing and design optimization, and producing engineering documentation, reports, and technical data.

Responsibilities:

• Manage external consultants
• Perform thermal analysis on a wide variety of designs and materials - including composites and metals
• Manipulate large-scale thermal models to support internal thermal solution development
• Interpret analytical results to support electro-mechanical system testing and design optimization
• Produce engineering documentation and reports, manipulating technical data from hardware testing
• Work closely with engineers, manufacturing, and technical management to communicate design issues and develop solutions

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline with 6+ years of experience performing thermal analysis or A Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience
• Demonstrate proven experience performing thermal analysis within the space industry, including familiarity with environmental acceptance/qualification testing criteria
• Possess proficiency with tools such as Thermal Desktop, SINDA FLUINT, and ANSYS Workbenches
• Exhibit expert understanding of heat transfer, flow, and thermodynamic principles
• Demonstrate proficiency with spacecraft thermal control
• Ability to write and present technical reports to multi-disciplined teams
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electro-mechanical systems
• Experience with composite materials
• Experience with cryogenic environment
• Capability to work effectively as a team player or independently

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.

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.