Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electromechanical Engineering or related field
5-7 years of experience in motor or electromagnetic product design
Experience with 2D and 3D electromagnetics FEA tools like ANSYS Maxwell
Strong knowledge of motor design optimization and performance tradeoffs
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with customers
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required
Responsibilities
Design and develop various motors and electromagnetic devices
Perform electromagnetic simulations and trade studies
Develop electrical architectures and designs from concept to release
Conduct mechanical design for prototyping and production hardware
Collaborate on integration with drives and control electronics
Create and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation
Support validation and environmental testing
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
Paid parental leave and disability insurance
Stock options for regular employees
Paid time off up to four weeks and 14 company-paid holidays
Full Job Description
Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
About the Role As part of a hardworking team of specialists at Honeybee robotics, you be supporting legacy framed motors and clean sheet designs, supporting the development and on time delivery of our spacecraft motion and actuation systems.
Special Mentions
Relocation provided
Travel expected less than 10% of the time
Interviews will include a technical assessment
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Design and develop permanent magnet AC and DC motors, BLDCs, solenoids, as well as electromagnetic devices such as resolvers, LVDTs, RVDTs, and other electromagnetic sensors
Perform electromagnetic simulations, trade studies, and material selection to optimize performance, efficiency, and manufacturability
Develop electrical architectures, winding configurations, and interface designs from concept through release
Mechanical design of prototype, production, and test hardware relating to electromagnetics components and their surrounding architecture
Collaborate on integration with drives, control electronics, and sensor systems
Create and maintain engineering documentation, including drawings, models, BOMs, calculations, and specifications
Support prototyping, validation, qualification, and environmental testing
Analyze test data, troubleshoot issues, and perform root-cause investigations
Partner with cross-functional teams across mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and program management
Interface directly with customers to resolve technical requirements and performance challenges
Contribute to reliability analysis (FMEA, MTBF) and continuous product improvement initiatives
Research and implement new materials, technologies and processes to enhance product performance
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
5-7 years of experience in motor or electromagnetic product design, specficially permanent magnet AC and DC motors and BLDCs
Experience with 2D and 3D electromagnetics FEA (ANSYS Maxwell and MotorCAD preferred)
Understanding of motor design optimization: torque, power, efficiency, and thermal management
Strong knowledge of motor design principles, topologies, and performance tradeoffs
Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments
Experience supporting full product lifecycle development, from concept through release and sustaining
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting
Strong technical documentation and engineering release experience
Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate with customers
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with tools such as Ansys Electronics Desktop, Motorsolve
Familiarity with SolidWorks, Microsoft Office, and document control systems
Experience with motor drives, power electronics integration, and electrical interface development
Experience with high volume motor applications and associated processes
Background in high-reliability aerospace, defense, industrial, or motion-control applications
Experience supporting qualification testing, customer reviews, and production transition
Base Pay Range for: CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85
Other site ranges may differ
Benefits
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
About Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that develops rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers. The company's products include the New Shepard suborbital vehicle and the New Glenn orbital rocket. Blue Origin was founded in 2000 by Jeff Bezos and is headquartered in Kent, Washington.
