Vehicle Engineer, Avionics

Gravitics Inc.; Marysville (WA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Mechanical or Aerospace Engineer to design and integrate vital components for space vehicles. In this role, you will lead complex projects from conception to launch, ensuring that every design meets rigorous standards. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing teams to bring your designs to life while enhancing processes through hands-on involvement. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the aerospace sector, where your expertise will help shape the future of space exploration. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Company Equity

Comprehensive Medical

401(k) Retirement Plan

Generous PTO Policy

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate secondary structures for Avionics components.
• Create detailed component drawings and perform testing.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Understanding of Loads

Harness Routing

Failure Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Analysis Packages

NX

Simcenter

Job description

About Gravitics

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 You

You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, manufacture, and integrate secondary structures used to secure Avionics components and harnessing on the flight vehicle.
• Own vehicle-level harnessing designs through vehicle install, including requirements verification.
• Create and release detailed component and assembly drawings, incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.
• Perform the testing and the failure analysis of harnessing as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock.
• Document and communicate the design, test, and analysis via design reviews.
• Interface with the manufacturing team to build the released drawings and install on schedule.
• Develop and improve the build process by working with technicians.

Required Qualifications

• Owned complex projects from design to launch.
• Ability to understand from first principles, not rely on the answers output from a mystery tool.
• Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them.
• Experience with harness routing.
• 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages (and willingness to learn NX and Simcenter).
• 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

• A proven history of successful hardware used to secure Avionics/Harnessing in launch vehicles or space systems.
• Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Exposure to designing for high vibration environments.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620E Class 3 for harness + PCBA manufacturing.
• Having a design portfolio.

$91,000 - $142,000 a year

Compensation and Benefits

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.

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.