Motor Designer III

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 will be supporting legacy framed motors and clean-sheet designs, supporting the development and on-time delivery of our spacecraft motion and actuation systems.

Relocation provided. Travel expected less than 10% of the time. Interviews will include a technical assessment.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5–7 years of experience in motor or electromagnetic product design, specifically 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

Pay

Base pay range for CO applicants is $110,938.00 - $155,312.85. Other site ranges may differ.

Benefits

• 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%
• 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 individual contributions and company results