Senior Technician; Fabrication

About Gravitics

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. Ifyou’reready 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,Graviticsis the place for you.

Let’sbuild the future together.

We’re looking for a teammate experienced in fabricating and assembling large structures. Beyond your hands‑on work, we’ll be looking to you for your feedback as we build a team where everyone does a bit of everything. More than anything, we are seeking a motivated candidate with a mind for solving unique manufacturing challenges. This role is focused on building space‑rated metallic structures.

The role could entail working in confided spaces, loud environments, and with hazardous chemicals.

• Cut, form, and weld both steel and aluminum from engineering drawings and instructions
• Provide feedback on designs and manufacturing methods
• Use precision calibrated tools – torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers etc.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, and follow detailed work instructions
• Operate cranes, forklifts and other Heavy equipment
• Operate manufacturing equipment such as water jets, CNC mills, etc.
• Help create a next generation manufacturing center for very large space systems
• Help implement and maintain systems for safety, compliance, and industry best practices
• Maintain a clean and thoughtfully organized work area
• Owner of processes and operations on the shop floor
• Resolve issues independently or with engineering as required
• Follow OSHA safety standards

You’re a successful candidate if you like working on a variety of projects and don’t mind shifting priorities. You have enough experience to help coach a team, and are open to try things you’ve never done before. You can take guidance from engineering and use it to make go- no go decisions and have an eye for quality.

• High school diploma or equivalency Certificate
• Hands on experience welding with any or all of the following: MIG/TIG/Laser systems for both steel and aluminum
• Experience leading or coaching teams
• Ability to be on site and work daily with large metal assemblies
• Commitment to safety and pride in your work
• 5+ years in a fabrication/ Manufacturing environment
• Willingness to learn new tools and processes
• Ability to maintain equipment per manuals/ instructions
• Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs, sit, and stand for extended periods of time

• A proven history of forming large metal structures
• Experience in Class A welds(per AWS D17.1)
• Experience with
  
  Non-Destructively evaluated welds( X-ray, Eddy Current, Ultrasound)
• Experience executing detailed procedures for assembly and testing
• Experience in anenvironmentwhere traceability is critical
• Experienceinsafety critical environments including working with hazardous materialsandpressurized systems
• A&P licenseor experience working onlarge, engineered assemblies in the military
• Experience working in a cleanroom environment
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft office

You may be a good fit for this role even if you don’t meet all of the attributes listed here, if you are that person, tell us why in a cover…