Stoke Space

Stoke Space

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Kent, Washington · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$151k-$252kDetected 79 days ago
Product ManagementSiemens NXGD&TCadenceMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationActuators

About the role

  • If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we'd love to have you join us.
  • Description Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space.
  • You will be a key member of engines development team working through all phases of the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Create models, drawings, and coordinate manufacturing of various components for the engines team
  • Develop and execute qualification test plans to ensure readiness for flight (proof, vibration, thermal cycle, life cycle, flow testing, hotfire, etc)
  • Present and clearly communicate design, analysis, and test results
  • Own root cause investigations and redesigns to improve reliability or manufacturing throughput.
  • Develop and maintain test requirements and test plans
  • Manage project schedules, risk, and budget
  • Own various component designs across Stoke's engines.

Requirements

  • Experience with detailed mechanical design including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and translating/rotating assemblies
  • Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing rocket engine components
  • Experience in GD&T, axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selections
  • Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics
  • 8+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine components
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
  • Exceptional command of fundamentals
  • Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing rocket engine components; thrust chambers, regenerative cooling channels and heatshields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, gimbals, feed systems, engine layouts, etc.
  • Experience post-processing test data to evaluate component performance and health
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Nice to have

  • Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred)

Compensation

  • Target Levels:
  • Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
  • Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810
  • Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.
  • Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
  • ITAR Requirements

Benefits

  • Equity - We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
  • Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
  • Paid Family/Parental Leave
  • On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

Equal opportunity

  • The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.
  • Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.
  • Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.
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Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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