Mechanical Engineer, Structures

Gravitics, Inc

$110K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in an applicable field
  • Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
  • Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects
  • Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them
  • Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages such as NX and Simcenter 3D or similar

Responsibilities

  • 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 designs
  • Build finite element models to assess designs in detail and analyze structural integrity
  • Own the design, development, and implementation of custom tooling
  • Work with suppliers and the manufacturing team to realize designs
  • Manage schedule and budget for structural hardware owned
  • Track and disposition non-conformances

Benefits

  • Company equity at an exciting time of growth
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Generous PTO policy
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunities for professional development
Full Job Description
About the Role

To build our space systems, we need rockstars of all experience levels who can directly work the full product lifecycle of several challenging assemblies, including pressurized structures, launch adapters, mechanisms, tooling, and more.

Responsibilities
  • 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 and analyze your structures to prove they meet the needs of the vehicle
  • Own the design, development, and implementation of custom tooling in support of our programs
  • Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs reality. This includes:
  • Managing the schedule/budget for structural hardware that you own
  • Tracking and dispositioning non-conformances
  • Be a reliable expert of your system, from concept to mission control console

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 projects.
  • Knowledge of loads such as pressure, vibration, shock, thermal, and how to design for them.
  • 2+ years of industry experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
  • Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages such as NX and Simcenter 3D 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
  • A proven history of successful hardware in launch vehicles or space systems.
  • Experience working with safety critical systems, pressure vessels, docking/berthing and/or deployment mechanisms.
  • Experience with writing and executing on structural test plans
  • Deep working knowledge in analysis of welds and other joints, design for manufacturability, and heat treat properties.

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.

Salary Range

$110,000-$140,000 USD

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