Tooling Engineer

Gravitics Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

Gravitics Inc. is seeking a Tooling Engineer to design, analyze, and implement tooling and fixtures for large aerospace structures. This role bridges design and production to ensure repeatable, safe, and efficient manufacturing of space hardware.

You will own tooling projects, work with suppliers, and contribute to a culture of relentless learning in a growing company in the U.S. WA-based facility. A Bachelor's degree is required and 5+ years in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• Ownership of complex tooling projects interacting with aerospace hardware from requirements through test.
• 5+ years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience.
• Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and tooling build documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD/Analysis packages such as NX and Simcenter 3D; PLM systems like Teamcenter.
• Strong drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in drawings.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Responsibilities

• Design tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for large aerospace structures.
• Develop tooling for welding, machining, structural testing, and precision assembly.
• Create detailed component/assembly drawings with GD&T and tolerances.
• Apply hand calculations and empirical methods to iterate designs.
• Build finite element models to evaluate designs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing to realize designs, manage schedule/budget, disposition non-conformances.

Skills

Tooling ownership

5+ years experience

CAD NX

Simcenter 3D

PLM Teamcenter

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

NX

Simcenter 3D

Teamcenter

Job description

At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space—we're building it. We're creating 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.

At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space—we're building it. We're creating 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

As a Tooling Engineer at Gravitics, you will design, analyze, and implement manufacturing tooling and fixtures used to build large-scale space structures such as pressurized space station modules, orbital carriers, and spacecraft subsystems. This role bridges design engineering and production, ensuring that complex hardware can be manufactured repeatably, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Design custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for large aerospace structures (e.g., cylindrical pressure vessels, primary structures, and module interfaces)
• Develop tooling for welding, machining, structural testing, and precision assembly
• Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• 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
• Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality. This includes:
• Managing the schedule/budget for tooling that you own
• Tracking and dispositioning non-conformances

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 tooling projects which interact with aerospace/aviation flight hardware, from requirements through test
• 5+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and build documentation for tooling incorporation
• Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages such as NX and Simcenter 3D or similar. Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter or similar)
• 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

• Experience with Metrology tools (laser trackers, CMM)
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NASA standards, or human-rated hardware requirements)
• Experience supporting environmental or structural testing (pressure testing, load testing, vibration testing)
• Hands‑on experience with welding fixture design (especially for aluminum or stainless steel structures used in space applications)
• Hands‑on experience with structural/propulsion test stand design and commissioning

Compensation and Benefits

For Marysville, WA, the expected base salary range for this role is $110,000 - 140,000. Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the considerations of job-related knowledge and skills, education, and direct experience. Salary is just one component of the total employee package, which also includes company equity at an exciting time of company growth, as well as comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, a generous PTO policy, employee discounts, and more.

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 decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Salary Range: $110,000 USD - $140,000 USD