Sr. Vehicle Engineer

Graviticsspace; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Graviticsspace in Seattle is seeking engineers to design advanced space systems. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering and be proficient in CAD software like NX and SolidWorks.

The role involves working on kick stages, creating mechanical designs, and collaborating with manufacturing teams to bring designs to reality. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required, along with strong project ownership skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Expert-level technical knowledge in primary/secondary structures or mechanisms.
• Strong understanding of pressures, vibrations, and thermal loads.

Responsibilities

• Work on advanced kick stage vehicle design and development.
• Create mechanical designs and layouts that meet technical requirements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to realize your designs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Project ownership

Technical knowledge in aerospace

CAD software proficiency

Analysis tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

Ansys

Nastran

Job description

About Gravitics

At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space—we're rebuilding it. We're recreating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. If you're ready to lay the foundations for a new era in space, embrace a culture of relentless learning and innovation, and contribute to a future where humanity's reach extends farther, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build the future, together.

About the Role

To build our space systems, we need rockstars of all experience levels who can directly work the full product lifecycle of several challenging assemblies, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, mechanisms, tooling, and more.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of all-star responsible engineers working on an advanced highly capable kick stage vehicle, steering the design of pressurized weldment structures, integrated subsystems, payload accommodations, separation systems, and more.

• Clearly communicate technical concepts and programmatic elements to your team, colleagues, executive leadership, and customers.

• Create mechanical design and integrated vehicle layouts that meet all requirements.

• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.

• Design test plans and generate verification reports.

• Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality.

• Be a reliable expert of your system, from concept to mission control console.

About You

You're a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.

Required Attributes

• Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.

• Expert level technical knowledge in any of the following disciplines: primary, secondary structures, mechanisms, pressure systems, or other areas related to kick stage vehicles.

• Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them.

• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

• Familiarity with CAD packages such as NX/SolidWorks.

• Analysis using tools such as Simcenter, FEMAP, Nastran, Ansys, Abaqus, or LS-Dyna.

• Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings.

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Bonus Points for

• Ownership of the technical development of major systems on a space vehicle or launch vehicle through the entirety of its design cycle: conceptualization, system level trades, design, analysis, test, build, integration, and flight operations.

• Structural optimization using standard industry codes (HEEDS, HyperX, OptiStruct, NX Topology, Nastran Sol 200, Attune (IMAT)).

• Deep working knowledge in analysis of welds and other joints, design for manufacturability, and heat treat properties.

• Experience with NASGRO.

• Familiarity with AIAA S-080.

• Rigging and lifting analysis for large metallic structures.

• Familiarity with industry standard weld codes such as AWS D17.1, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.2.

About Compliance

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Gravitics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status or common decency.