Senior Mechanisms Engineer — Space Systems with Equity

Gravitics Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Job summary

Gravitics Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own and drive complex space hardware projects from concept through post-flight analysis. You will apply first-principles calculations, build detailed FEA models, and create precise drawings with GD&T.

You’ll lead tooling development, test planning, and close collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing to deliver safe, reliable hardware. The role requires 8+ years in space/launch programs, familiarity with NX, Nastran, ANSYS,

Qualifications

• Ownership of complex projects.
• Knowledge of loads (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 CAD packages (Siemens NX preferable).
• Experience with FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of moving mechanical assemblies from concept to post-flight analysis.
• Apply hand calculations to iteratively improve designs.
• Build and analyze finite element models for design validation.
• Create detailed drawings with GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Own design and tooling development for programs.
• Design test plans and generate verification reports.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to realize designs.

Skills

Project ownership

Design for loads

Mentoring

GD&T

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

Gravitics Inc. is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to own and drive complex space hardware projects from concept through post-flight analysis. You will apply first-principles calculations, build detailed FEA models, and create precise drawings with GD&T.

You’ll lead tooling development, test planning, and close collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing to deliver safe, reliable hardware. The role requires 8+ years in space/launch programs, familiarity with NX, Nastran, ANSYS,