--- title: 'Mechanical Engineering Intern (2027) at Gravitics, Inc' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-engineering-intern-2027-gravitics-inc-seattle-6pgyv4x8g79c' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Mechanical Engineering Intern (2027) at Gravitics, Inc - **Company:** Gravitics, Inc - **Location:** Seattle, WA - **Compensation:** $28–$35/hr - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/graviticsinc/jobs/4396521009 ## Job description ## About Gravitics At Gravitics, we're building space. We build the infrastructure for a thriving space economy, enabling humanity beyond Earth. Our vision is bold but we execute. We design and manufacture the large-scale structures that power human and robotic activity in Earth orbit and beyond. If you're ready to imagine and realize a new era in space, embrace relentless learning and innovation, execute and build the final frontier, Gravitics is the place for you. Let's build space, together. ## About the Role We are seeking mechanical interns to join our 2027 Winter class (Jan-March 2027). Our interns receive high ownership and guidance with challenging and meaningful projects that are critical components to the success of our mission. You will partner with and learn from top professionals in the aerospace industry. This will be a 10-12 week internship in our facility in the greater Seattle area. You’ll be in the same location where we are pulling in our structures, mechanisms, propulsion, life support systems, avionics, power systems, thermal systems, software, and associated testing. If you are driven, passionate, collaborative, hands on, and want to grow your technical skills – join us and help enable our expansion into the solar system. Internship Disciplines - Mechanical Test Engineering - Motor Control Engineering ## About You You’re a successful candidate if you are a giver, not a taker and have a desire to support your team in all the areas to mission success. The strongest candidates have appreciation for the physics underlying engineering while also seeing their developments built with their hands and bias to action, testing, and execution. ## Basic Qualifications - Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. - Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program as a mechanical or electrical engineer (junior standing or higher) or a graduate program and have at least one semester or quarter of school remaining after the internship. - Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework. - Strong written, verbal, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Basic electrical engineering - voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws Desired Motor Control Engineering Skills - Basic electrical engineering - voltage, current, resistance, power, Ohm's law, Kirchhoff's laws - Electronics lab work - wiring, soldering, instrumentation, documenting experiments - Familiar with stepper motors, PWM, phase current - Feedback vs. open loop, PID basics, stability, bandwidth - Embedded programming with C/C++, microcontrollers, GPIO, timers, interrupts Desired Mechanical Test Engineering Skills - Writing test procedures, defining objectives, setting up tests, executing tests - Load cells, thermocouples, pressure sensors, displacement sensors, accelerometers, resolvers - Tensile, compression, vibration, thermal, fatigue, functional tests - Designing and building test equipment such as dynos, structures, 80/20 aluminum extrusion - Designing welded or machined structures - Tolerance stack-up studies and drafting engineering drawings Salary Range and Description We provide a competitive hourly wage and housing stipend for our interns, $28/hr - $35.00/hr ITAR Requirements 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. Salary Range $28—$35 USD ## About Gravitics, Inc ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Gravitics develops modular, 4-meter diameter space station platforms, orbital carriers, and cargo/logistics systems for commercial, civil, and defense space infrastructure. - **Entity Type**: Private (Grant-II stage; total disclosed funding ~$21.7M in equity/grants plus a $60M STRATFI contract from the U.S. Space Force) - **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, USA (with a manufacturing facility in Marysville, WA) - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Colin Doughan (Co-Founder & CEO), Michael Bowker (Co-Founder & Chief Marketing Officer), Jiral Shah (Co-Founder & Chief Architect) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Aerospace & Defense (space infrastructure, orbital logistics, tactical responsiveness) - Target customers: U.S. Department of Defense (Space Force, Missile Defense Agency), civil space agencies, commercial space station operators - Mission: Expand human flourishing throughout the solar system by building scalable, modular space platforms that enable rapid, on-demand operations ## Products & Services - **StarMax**: Pressurized commercial space station module (4m diameter) designed for crewed and cargo missions; supports space station buildout. - **Orbital Carriers (Viper OTX, Medusa)**: Free-flying platforms that house and deploy multiple payloads or spacecraft on-orbit; enable tactically responsive space missions (under 12-hour call-up). Payload capacity ranges from 750–5,500 kg to MEO, GEO, and low lunar orbit. - **Cargo & Logistics Modules**: Unpressurized and pressurized modules for transporting supplies, experiments, or defense payloads. - **LTO Battery Systems**: High-power-density lithium-titanate oxide batteries for space applications (developed under SBIR contracts), offering >290 W/kg, 60k cycle life, and enhanced safety. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total equity/grants raised ~$21.7M (latest round: Grant-II, per CB Insights); plus a $60M STRATFI award from the U.S. Space Force (2024) for orbital carrier demonstration - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tim Draper, Nick Shekerdemian, Ryan Kriser (key investors); U.S. Space Force, Missile Defense Agency (government partners); advisors include Sundeep Kumar - **Growth Signals**: Awarded SHIELD IDIQ contract by Missile Defense Agency; selected for $60M STRATFI; multiple SBIR Phase II awards (2024); 40 employees and growing; first flight targets set for 2027–2028 ## Competitive Advantages - **Modular, shared form factor**: All products use the same 4m diameter design with common components, tooling, and operations – reducing cost and lead time. - **On‑demand orbital capability**: Carriers can deliver payloads to any LEO/MEO/GEO orbit in under 12 hours, bypassing launch weather/range constraints – a unique defense differentiator. - **Dual‑use technology**: Products serve both commercial space stations and military rapid-response needs, broadening market and funding sources. - **Agile hardware development**: Culture of “fail fast, fail often” applied to physical manufacturing, enabling rapid iteration. ## Strategic Focus - **Tactically Responsive Space**: Prioritizing orbital carriers for space mobility, emergency response, and missile defense under U.S. Space Force programs. - **Commercial space station infrastructure**: StarMax modules target the growing market for private space stations (e.g., NET 2027 first flight). - **Battery systems diversification**: LTO batteries for DoD and civil space applications as a secondary revenue stream. - **Partnerships**: Seeking industry partners to scale manufacturing and integrate with launch providers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values autonomy, trust, and transparency (“no accountability without authority”); open sharing of financials and risks; emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion. - **Work environment**: Likely on‑site in Seattle/Marysville with a hands‑on hardware focus; “build the sky” mentality. - **Benefits**: Generous paid family leave, comprehensive Cigna medical/dental/vision, 401k (non‑matched), equity grants, $50k employer‑paid life insurance, and a minimum PTO requirement (enforced to ensure rest). - **Perks**: Employee assistance plan, voluntary supplemental insurance, and a culture that celebrates learning from failure. - **Growth opportunity**: Small team (~40 people) with direct impact on next‑gen space infrastructure; early‑stage equity upside. ## Sources 1. [gravitics.com](https://www.gravitics.com/) 2. [gravitics.com/careers](https://www.gravitics.com/careers) 3. [gravitics.com/team](https://www.gravitics.com/team) 4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/gravitics) 5. 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