Senior Mechanisms Engineer

At Gravitics, we're not 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 large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions. Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. 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 rockstarsof all experience levelswho can directlyworkthe full product lifecycle of several challenging assemblies, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, mechanisms,tooling,and more. Responsibilities: Oversee the complete lifecycle ofmoving mechanical assemblies, from defining requirements and interfaces through conceptual and detailed design, development, assembly, verification, qualification testing, operation, manufacturing support, and post-flightanalysis 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 and analyze your structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle Create detailedcomponentand assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups Own the design, development, and implementation of customtooling in support ofour programs Design test plans and generate verification reports Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality. This includes: Managing the schedule/budget for structural hardwarethat you own Trackingand dispositioningnon-conformances Bea reliableexpert of yoursystem, from concept tomission controlconsole About You You’rea successful candidateifyou are agiver, notataker.Youhaveanability to make things happen.Youare exceptionalat severalthings, yet willing to take on efforts in areasof weakness. Required Attributes Demonstratedpastownership of complex projects. Knowledge of loads such aspressure,vibration, shock, thermal, andhow to design for them. 8+years of applicable professional experience in spacevehicle, launchvehicle,ormissile system programs Experience with motion/kinematic simulations Experience with writing and executing on structural test plans. Familiarity with aerospace standard structural analysis methods (Bruhn, Niu, Roark, Shigley’s,etc) Familiarity with CADpackages(Siemens NX preferable) Experience with industry FEA/FEM tools like Nastran, ANSYS, FEMAP, etc. Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) in creating drawings. Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field. BonusPoints for A proven history ofmentoring junior engineers Experience working withseparation systemsanddocking/berthingsyste 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. company equity at an exciting time of company growth comprehensive medical 401(k) retirement plan a generous PTO policy employee discounts 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr