Chief Engineer, Spacecraft Propulsion (Hybrid)

Gravitics, Inc; Marysville (WA); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc. in Denver or Marysville is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Spacecraft project, owning architecture through first flight and guiding design, development, and integration of a high delta-v propulsion vehicle.

You will lead the product development team, manage suppliers, perform mission analyses, and supervise on-floor integration, ensuring readiness for launch. The role demands 14+ years in space propulsion, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to drive complex trades with

Qualifications

• In-space bi-propellant propulsion experience from design through flight.
• Technical leadership of spacecraft, stage, or major subsystem lifecycle.
• Experience managing external engine suppliers, specs, design reviews and acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Own the vehicle's architecture, baseline, and requirements from mission needs to components.
• Lead system trades across propulsion, structures, thermal, avionics, GNC, and software.
• Direct design, development, integration, major design reviews and flight readiness.
• Act as technical authority with customers, launch providers, and government partners.
• Own the risk register, schedule, and budget; lead anomaly investigations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to build, integrate, and accept flight hardware.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Technical leadership

Systems engineering

Supplier management

CAD/FEA NX/NASTRAN

14+ years

In-space propulsion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ROCETS

GFSSP

CEA

Job description

Gravitics, Inc. in Denver or Marysville is seeking a Chief Engineer for the Spacecraft project, owning architecture through first flight and guiding design, development, and integration of a high delta-v propulsion vehicle.

You will lead the product development team, manage suppliers, perform mission analyses, and supervise on-floor integration, ensuring readiness for launch. The role demands 14+ years in space propulsion, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to drive complex trades with