Senior Mechanisms Engineer

Telemetry Today LLC; Florida; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Comprehensive medical

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO policy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics is seeking experienced engineers to own the full lifecycle of space-system assemblies—from concept to post-flight analysis. You will apply hand calculations, build FE models, and generate precise drawings with GD&T to prove design readiness.

Collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing ensures on-time delivery and quality, while mentoring and growth opportunities support your career in the space sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.
• Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them.
• 8+ years of applicable professional experience in spacevehicle, launchvehicle, or missile 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 CAD packages (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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of moving mechanical assemblies from concept through detailed design, verification, and post-flight analysis.
• Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical formulas to assess and iterate on designs rapidly.
• Build finite element models and analyze structures to prove they meet vehicle needs.
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Own the design, development, and implementation of custom tooling in support of programs.
• Design test plans and generate verification reports.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing to realize designs, managing schedule and budget, and dispositioning non-conformances.

Skills

Project ownership

Loads analysis

Motion/kinematic simulations

Structural test planning

GD&T (drafting standards)

CAD familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

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 support ofour 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.

• company equity at an exciting time of company growth
• comprehensive medical
• 401(k) retirement plan
• a generous PTO policy
• employee discounts

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.