Sr. Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Integration

<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Gravitics</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About the Role</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">To build our space systems, we need an exceptional engineer to own cargo integration from initial vehicle layout through flight hardware and mission operations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">You will lead a team responsible for developing the cargo architecture and initial layout for a clean-sheet spacecraft, including both internally and externally mounted cargo. This includes powered and passive cargo, vehicle-level packaging and interface definition, and the detailed secondary structure required to secure and support cargo throughout the mission.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">This is a highly cross-functional role. You will work across vehicle configuration, structures, avionics, thermal, operations, manufacturing, and mission teams to balance competing requirements and develop an integrated cargo solution. You will own the system from early trades and layout through detailed design, analysis, test, manufacturing, vehicle integration, and ultimately mission support.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Responsibilities:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the development of the vehicle's cargo architecture and layout, including internally and externally mounted powered and passive cargo.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Own cargo packaging and integration trades, balancing volume, mass, center of gravity, accessibility, structural load paths, thermal constraints, electrical interfaces, crew/operational considerations, and vehicle-level requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Define and manage cargo mechanical interfaces, keep-out zones, mounting provisions, and secondary structure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead a small engineering team through cargo layout, trade studies, detailed design, analysis, and hardware delivery.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Work closely with vehicle configuration and other subsystem teams to resolve integration conflicts and drive the overall vehicle design toward closure.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design secondary structures, brackets, restraints, mounting provisions, and other hardware required to integrate cargo with the vehicle.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Apply first-order hand calculations and empirical methods to rapidly assess concepts, understand load paths, and iterate designs.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Build and evaluate finite element models to assess structural performance and demonstrate compliance with vehicle requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Design for relevant environments including pressure, acceleration, vibration, shock, thermal loading, and launch/landing loads.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Create detailed component and assembly drawings with appropriate application of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Develop structural and integration test plans, support test execution, evaluate results, and generate verification reports.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> <