Senior Propulsion Engineer — Spacecraft Hardware & Tests

Gravitics, Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to own fluid subsystems for an in-space propulsion platform.

You will lead design, build, and testing of propulsion fluid systems, from feed systems to pressurization and propellant handling, working across disciplines to ensure vehicle-level compatibility. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a relevant degree, and hands-on experience with propulsion hardware and CAD/FEA tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, propulsion experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of propulsion or fluid system components and design.
• Experience with CAD/FEA tools and first-principles analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test propulsion fluid systems and components.
• Own propulsion subsystem architecture from concept to hardware integration.
• Lead system-level trade studies on performance, weight, power, and cost.
• Plan propulsion integration and test campaigns across components and full vehicle.
• Create and maintain requirements, ICDs, test plans, and fluid schematics.
• Collaborate with structures, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Propulsion Systems

Fluid Systems

Ownership & Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

NX

NASTRAN

ANSYS Fluent

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Gravitics, Inc. in the United States is seeking an experienced propulsion engineer to own fluid subsystems for an in-space propulsion platform.

You will lead design, build, and testing of propulsion fluid systems, from feed systems to pressurization and propellant handling, working across disciplines to ensure vehicle-level compatibility. The role requires 5+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a relevant degree, and hands-on experience with propulsion hardware and CAD/FEA tools.