Senior Propulsion Engineer

About Gravitics

AtGravitics,we'renot exploring space—we're rebuilding it.

We're recreating the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity to flourish beyond Earth. Our vision is bold, butwe'renot just dreamers;we'redoers. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. 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 thefuture,together.

To build our giant space systems, we need rockstarsof all experience levels who can directly work the full product lifecycle of an in-space propulsion system, including thrusters, valves,and propellant & pressurization systems.

• Own the development of hardware for fluid system applications including valves, tubing, brackets, manifolds, and thrusters.
• Perform structural, thermal, and fluids analyses to define and verify component and system requirements and behavior.
• Generate system diagrams, system CAD, component drawings, and detailed requirements.
• Support procurement of components and external design reviews.
• Define test plans and interface with manufacturing to accept production hardware for flight.
• Manage project schedules, risk, and budget

You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker. You make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.

• Direct experience with in-spacechemicalpropulsionsystems anddemonstratedpastownership of complex fluid or mechanical projects.
• Ability to understand structural, fluid, and thermal designs from first principles.
• Familiarity with CAD and FEA packages such as NX and NASTRAN or similar.
• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

• Experience designing test or flight fluid systems for high pressure gases or liquids.
• Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Familiarity with safety critical systems, oxygen systems, pressure vessels, relief devices, igniters/exciters, and/or small thrusters.
• Experience with prop/fluid system analysis tools such as ROCETS, GFSSP, CEA, TDK.
• Proficiency in Python.

$135,000 - $160,000 a year

Your level and base salary will bedeterminedon 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 onecomponentof 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.

Graviticsis an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Graviticsis governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in anymanner 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 statusor common decency.