Space Structures Analyst: FEM & Stress Expert

Gravitics, Inc; Seattle, Denver, Houston (WA, CO, TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Gravitics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a qualified mechanical/aerospace engineer to own the full lifecycle of space-system assemblies, including pressurized structures and mechanisms, across multiple programs in the Seattle area.

You will collaborate with design engineers, perform simulations and hand calculations, and contribute to readiness for defense and government missions. The role offers competitive base salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• Experience with non-conformances disposition and hand calculations.
• Knowledge of bolted joints, load paths, and structural analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Validate and optimize primary/secondary structural designs for strength, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
• Perform stress, deflection, stability, and margin of safety analyses using FEM and hand calculations.
• Support subsystem test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Provide analysis checks and guidance to designers and junior analysts.
• Prepare technical content and present findings to customers.
• Assess damage or out-of-tolerance conditions and advise repairs.

Skills

Mechanical Eng

Aerospace Eng

FEM Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SimCenter

FEMAP

Ansys

Nastran

Optistruct

LS Dyna

Abaqus

Job description

Gravitics, Inc. in the United States is seeking a qualified mechanical/aerospace engineer to own the full lifecycle of space-system assemblies, including pressurized structures and mechanisms, across multiple programs in the Seattle area.

You will collaborate with design engineers, perform simulations and hand calculations, and contribute to readiness for defense and government missions. The role offers competitive base salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.