Mechanical Engineer, Pressure Vessel

Overview

Gravitics is building infrastructure for a thriving space economy, powering human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. The company seeks to lay the foundations for a new era in space with a culture of relentless learning and innovation.

To build our space systems, we seek experienced and entry-level rockstars who can work the full product lifecycle of challenging assemblies, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, mechanisms, tooling, and more.

• Design metallic pressure vessel primary and secondary structures
• Review specifications and other engineering data to develop mechanical systems
• Create mechanical designs 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 designs a reality
• Be a reliable expert of your system, from concept to mission control console

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.

• Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects
• Ability to understand from first principles, not rely on the answers from a mystery tool
• Metallic Pressure Vessel design and analysis
• Deep working knowledge in analysis of welds and other joints, design for manufacturability, and heat treat properties
• Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them
• Familiarity with weld qualification and allowable development for spaceflight programs
• 5+ years of 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
• Understanding of weld classifications per NASA 5006A and the associated inspection requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field

• A proven history of successful hardware in launch vehicles or space systems
• Structural optimization using standard industry codes (HEEDS, Hyper
  
  X, Optistruct, NX Topology, Nastran Sol 200, Attune (IMAT))
• 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

$110,000 - $140,000 a year

Your level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related knowledge, education, and direct experience. Salary is one component of the total package, which also includes company equity, comprehensive medical, 401(k) retirement plan, generous PTO, employee discounts, and more.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual under 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. For more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.