Senior Mechanisms Engineer

Gravitics, Inc; Denver, Houston (CO, TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc is hiring to build space systems and complex assemblies including pressurized structures and launch adapters. You will own the full product lifecycle from concept to post-flight analysis, applying hand calculations, FE analysis, and GD&T to ensure mission readiness.

Qualified candidates have 8+ years in space/launch/missile programs, experience with motion simulations and structural test plans, and proficiency in NX, Nastran, ANSYS, and FEMAP.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.
• Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal.
• 8+ years in space vehicle, launch vehicle or missile programs.
• Experience with motion/kinematic simulations.
• Experience with structural test plans.
• Familiarity with aerospace structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley's).
• Familiarity with CAD packages (Siemens NX preferable).
• Experience with FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of moving mechanical assemblies from requirements through post-flight analysis.
• Apply hand calculations and empirical formulas to iterate designs.
• Build finite element models to validate designs for vehicle needs.
• Create detailed drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Own custom tooling design and implementation for programs.
• Design test plans and generate verification reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to realize designs; manage schedules and budgets.

Skills

Ownership of complex projects

Loads design for pressure/vibration/sh

Motion/kinematic simulations

Structural test plans

GD&T drafting standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in an applicable field

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

Greater Denver Area, Cape Canaveral, FL, Houston, TX

About Gravitics

At Gravitics, we're not exploring space-we're building it. We're creating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.

Our systems are built to scale and built to last-bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future together.

About the Role

To build our space systems, we need rockstarsof all experience levelswho can directlyworkthe full product lifecycle of several challenging assemblies, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, mechanisms,tooling,and more.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the complete lifecycle ofmoving mechanical assemblies, from defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flightanalysis
• Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on your designs rapidly
• Build finite element models to assess your designs in detail and analyze your structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle
• Create detailedcomponentand assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Own the design, development, and implementation of customtooling in supportofour programs
• Design test plans and generate verification reports
• Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality. This includes:
• Managing the schedule/budget for structural hardwarethat you own
• Trackingand dispositioningnon-conformances
• Bea reliableexpert of yoursystem, from concept tomission controlconsole

About You

You'rea successful candidateifyou are agiver, notataker.Youhaveanability to make things happen.Youare exceptionalat severalthings, yet willing to take on efforts in areasof weakness.

Required Attributes

• Demonstratedpastownership of complex projects.
• Knowledge of loads such aspressure,vibration, shock, thermal, andhow to design for them.
• 8+years of applicable professional experience in spacevehicle, launchvehicle,ormissile system programs
• Experience with motion/kinematic simulations
• Experience with writing and executing on structural test plans.
• Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley's,etc)
• Familiarity with CADpackages(Siemens NX preferable)
• Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc.
• Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.

BonusPoints for

• A proven history ofmentoring junior engineers
• Experience working withseparation systemsanddocking/berthingsyste

Compensation and Benefits

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary Range

$130,000 - $165,000 USD