Gravitics

Gravitics

Tooling Engineer

Greater Seattle Area, Greater Denver Area

Work authorization required$110k-$140kDetected 35 days ago
GD&T

About the role

  • As a Tooling Engineer at Gravitics, you will design, analyze, and implement manufacturing tooling and fixtures used to build large-scale space structures such as pressurized space station modules, orbital carriers, and spacecraft subsystems.
  • This role bridges design engineering and production, ensuring that complex hardware can be manufactured repeatably, safely, and efficiently.

Responsibilities

  • Design custom tooling, jigs, fixtures, and assembly aids for large aerospace structures (e.g., cylindrical pressure vessels, primary structures, and module interfaces)
  • Develop tooling for welding, machining, structural testing, and precision assembly
  • 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
  • Managing the schedule/budget for tooling that you own
  • Experience writing manufacturing work instructions and build documentation for tooling incorporation
  • At Gravitics, we're not just exploring space-we're building it.
  • We design and manufacture the large-scale structures and systems that will power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond.
  • Let's build the future, together.

Requirements

  • Required Attributes
  • Experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter 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
  • Experience with Metrology tools (laser trackers, CMM)
  • Hands-on experience with welding fixture design (especially for aluminum or stainless steel structures used in space applications)
  • Hands-on experience with structural/propulsion test stand design and commissioning
  • 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.

Compensation

  • $110,000 - $140,000 USD
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Our vision is bold, but we're not just dreamers; we're doers.
  • 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.

Equal opportunity

  • Gravitics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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