Fluids Mechanical Engineer - Vehicle
Gravitics
Other Engineering
Marysville, WA, USA
Posted on Mar 4, 2025
About Gravitics
At Gravitics, we're not just 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 the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. 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
Gravitics is looking for a Fluids Mechanical Engineer to join the Vehicle Engineering design team. You will be responsible for clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical components for spacecraft propulsion, including tanks, fluid lines, and mounting systems.
About You
You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver. You have an ability to make things happen. You are exceptional at several things, yet willing to take on efforts in areas of weakness.
Responsibilities
- Design and analyze vehicle tubing, manifold, and mounting systems to ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases
- Define and manage the schedule and budget for your fluids systems
- Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
- Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, static, vibration, and shock loads
- Work with suppliers and our manufacturing team to make your designs a reality
- Develop and document efficient build processes, work with technicians to improve instructions
- Be a reliable expert of your system, from concept to mission control console
Preferred Qualifications
- Owned projects from design to launch for complex fluid systems
- Familiarity with CAD and Analysis packages(and willingness to learn NX and Simcenter)
- 3+ years of industry experience in design, build, and/or testing of fluids systems used for aerospace applications
- Understanding of fluid components such as valves, bellows, tubing, and other pressurized hardware
- 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
- Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
- Familiarity with NASA NSS 1740.15 (Safety Standard for Oxygen and Oxygen Systems)
- Experience testing and operating with or around hazardous systems (high pressure, high energy, hazardous gases & fluids, etc.)
- Knowledge of engineering standards and best practices such as ASME B31.3, ASME BPV Code Section VIII, and AFSPCMAN 91-710
- Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
- Having a design portfolio
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 with Gravitics is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner 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 status.