Structures Build Engineer

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

·       Challenge the status quo.

·       Write and implement mechanical assembly and test processes.

·       Partner with design engineering and manufacturing teams through vehicle development to create quality plans for hardware, including identification of key characteristics, prototype testing for functionality and manufacturability, defining first article inspection requirements, and consideration of past failures and lessons learned.

·       Create and maintain build schedules.

·       Collaborate with the mechanical design team to incorporate design for manufacturability.

·       Participate in design reviews internally and with suppliers and customers.

·       Resolve and analyze manufacturing discrepancies while interfacing with the quality team (resolving issues for design, fabrication, and assembly).

·       Confirm operational safety precautions are considered and identified per area planning standards.

·       Coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems to meet hardware deadlines.

·       Conduct regular build quality reviews to ensure that design intent is achieved and well-communicated.

·       Identify automation opportunities and establish requirements as well as evaluating return on investment for each.

·       Support component level testing such as proof, leak, and functional checkouts.

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.

·       Demonstrated past ownership of complex projects.

·       2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment via professional work experience, project/research-based student experience, or a combination of both.

·       Experience writing work instructions and procedures for complex mechanical assemblies.

·       Familiarity with CAD/PLM packages such as NX/Teamcenter.

·       Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

·       A proven history of successful hardware in launch vehicles or space systems.

·       Mechanical component and/or tooling design and analysis experience.

·       Ability to develop and maintain high performing suppliers and contract manufacturers.

·       Demonstrated experience implementing automation into production processes.

·       Experience with material selection and their properties in a space environments.

·       Knowledge of physical and mechanical properties as well as evaluation methods (tensile strength, hardness, fatigue, fracture toughness, creep, stress rupture, SEM, non-destructive inspection, spectroscopy).

·       Knowledge of statistical techniques and methods, e.g., design of experiments, Six Sigma, etc.

·       Detailed knowledge of one or more of the following production processes: forging, casting, forming, coating, plating, heat treating, fusion welding, friction stir welding, EB welding, MIG/TIG welding, laser welding, and additive manufacturing.

·       Having a design/build 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 or common decency.