Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer

Gravitics Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Gravitics Inc in Seattle is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own the full lifecycle of moving mechanical assemblies for space systems, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, and tooling.

You will apply hand calculations, build FEA models, create detailed drawings with GD&T, design tooling, and develop test plans, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing to deliver mission-critical hardware.

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 space vehicle, launch vehicle, 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 defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flight analysis
• 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 detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Own the design, development, and implementation of custom tooling in support of our 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 hardware that you own; Tracking and dispositioning non-conformances; Be a reliable expert of your system, from concept to mission control console

Skills

Ownership of complex projects

Loads design (pressure,vibration, etc)

Motion/kinematic simulations

Structural test planning

GD&T knowledge

CAD familiarity

FEM/FEA tools experience

Drafting standards awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field

Tools

Siemens NX

Nastran

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

Gravitics Inc in Seattle is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to own the full lifecycle of moving mechanical assemblies for space systems, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, and tooling.

You will apply hand calculations, build FEA models, create detailed drawings with GD&T, design tooling, and develop test plans, collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing to deliver mission-critical hardware.