Fracture Mechanics Analyst III/IV

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.