Motor Designer III

Application close date: Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed. At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!    As a member of the Blue Origin family of companies, Honeybee Robotics has been at the forefront of robotics for over 40 years. Our Colorado location specializes in creating 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 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. About the Role Honeybee is looking for a talented and motivated Motor Design Engineer to own the electromagnetic design, analysis, and production design-for-manufacturing of high-performance, cost-efficient electric motors and integrated actuator systems our  legacy framed motors and clean sheet designs, supporting the development and on time delivery of our spacecraft motion and actuation systems. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in electric motor design—including brushless DC (BLDC), hybrid stepper motors, solenoids and vast experience with motor-manufacturing techniques, and a proven ability to manage external motor equipment vendors and contract design partners. This candidate must combine strong analytical skills with hands-on experience bringing precision motor and actuator systems from concept through volume manufacturing, and thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. Special Mentions Team is open to hire in different levels depends on candidate's qualification 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, frameless 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 predict and optimize performance, losses, cogging torque and thermal behavior. Own development of novel manufacturing-focused motor concepts based on well-established motor principles Develop design-for-manufacturing specifications (winding process, steel stamping, magnet sintering & magnetization, etc.) to enable cost-efficient volume production while maintaining tight performance tolerances Collaborate closely with gear, mechanical, controls, and firmware engineers to deliver fully integrated actuator modules Own vendor relationships for motor lamination stacks, winding houses, magnet suppliers, and contract motor design partners Define and validate motor test protocols (back-EMF, torque-speed curves, thermal characterization, efficiency maps, torque-ripple artefacts, core losses, etc.) Drive continuous improvement in motor cost, efficiency, torque density, and reliability across product generations Generate and maintain detailed motor specifications, drawings, and design documentation 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 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Master's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Experience interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings Experience designing electric motors, specifically BLDC Motors  Experience managing external vendors and co-design partnerships for motor components (laminations, windings, magnets) 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 Skilled in GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and precision manufacturing for demanding environments 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 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 trans