Chief Engineer – Spacecraft

About Gravitics   At Gravitics, we're not 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 large-scale orbital structures that enable commercial operations while meeting the requirements of defense and government missions.   Our systems are built to scale and built to last—bridging commercial innovation with mission-critical performance. 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  You serve as both the technical authority and leader of the engineering organization for Gravitics spacecraft, responsible for system design integrity and the capability of the engineering team to deliver it.  You will work across all engineering disciplines and partner closely with Program, Manufacturing, and Operations leadership to ensure successful spacecraft development from concept through flight.  Responsibilities  Technical Authority  Own system architecture, technical baseline, and design integrity  Lead system engineering activities including requirements definition, allocation, and verification  Chair technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, FRR)  Ensure technical rigor, configuration control, and compliance with requirements  Identify and resolve complex technical risks and issues  Communicate technical status and decisions to program office and leadership  Engineering Leadership  Build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary engineering team  Own hiring, staffing, and capability development  Allocate engineering resources across programs  Establish and maintain engineering processes and standards   Integration with Program Execution  Partner with Program leadership to support successful delivery  Align technical decisions with cost and schedule constraints  Support manufacturing, integration, test, and mission operations  Maintain customer engagement and technical communication  Accountability  Accountable for technical success and system integrity  Accountable for engineering organizational capability and performance  Program cost and schedule accountability resides with Program and COO leadership  Future Evolution  This role is expected to evolve into separate Chief Engineer and Head of Engineering roles as the company scales.