Space Systems Mechanical Engineer — Equity + Generous PTO

Gravitics; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO policy

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics is expanding its mechanical design team in Washington state. The role focuses on end‑to‑end design of rock‑solid space hardware, including pressurized structures and tooling, with emphasis on GD&T, tolerances, and rigorous analysis.

You will iterate designs with CAD/analysis tools and collaborate with suppliers to bring concepts to mission readiness. Seeking engineers with 2+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong GD&T knowledge, and experience in NX and Simcenter 3D.

Qualifications

• Own complex projects from concept to completion.
• Design for loads including pressure, vibration and thermal effects.
• 2+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Proficient with CAD and analysis tools such as NX and Simcenter 3D.
• Strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) drawing skills.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed component and assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerances.
• Apply first‑order hand calculations to iterate designs quickly.
• Build finite element models to validate designs against vehicle requirements.
• Own the design, development, and implementation of custom tooling.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to realize designs.
• Manage schedule and budget for owned structural hardware.
• Track non-conformances and maintain system expertise.

Skills

Complex project ownership

Loads analysis

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

NX CAD

Simcenter 3D

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

NX CAD

Simcenter 3D

Job description

Gravitics is expanding its mechanical design team in Washington state. The role focuses on end‑to‑end design of rock‑solid space hardware, including pressurized structures and tooling, with emphasis on GD&T, tolerances, and rigorous analysis.

You will iterate designs with CAD/analysis tools and collaborate with suppliers to bring concepts to mission readiness. Seeking engineers with 2+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, strong GD&T knowledge, and experience in NX and Simcenter 3D.