Stoke Space

Stoke Space

Mid-Sr Avionics Mechanical Engineer

Kent, Washington · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$110k-$148kDetected 35 days ago
ANSYSFEAThermal AnalysisGD&TPCB DesignCadenceAvionicsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsTolerance AnalysisActuators

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 The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems.
  • You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development.

Responsibilities

  • Design, manufacture, and test packaging for flight avionics, electronics, and electro-mechanical actuators
  • Design, manufacture, analyze, and integrate launch vehicle harness routing and secondary structure, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings
  • Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and FEA
  • Interface with machine shops and production teams to integrate design for manufacturing best practices and produce hardware needed for qualification and flight
  • Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
  • Lead design reviews both internally and externally
  • Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target
  • 3+ years of professional experience in mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (relevant internship and significant student-project experience may count toward this requirement)
  • Demonstrated experience taking hardware from concept through design, analysis, manufacturing, and test

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • Proficiency with parametric 3D CAD and 2D drawing creation
  • Working knowledge of structural and thermal analysis fundamentals using hand calculations and/or FEA
  • Strong understanding of machining, sheet metal fabrication, and additive manufacturing
  • You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Nice to have

  • Hands-on experience with NX (or comparable CAD) and Ansys (or comparable FEA)
  • Structural, modal, and tolerance-stack analysis of electromechanical assemblies
  • Designing electronics and component packaging for extreme environments (thermal, vibration, shock, vacuum)
  • Collaboration with PCB designers
  • exposure to PCB layout and packaging constraints
  • Experience with vibration, shock, thermal, and fatigue testing of electromechanical assemblies
  • Self-motivated and highly organized, with excellent written and verbal communication and rigorous attention to detail

Compensation

  • Target Levels:
  • Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
  • Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
  • 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.

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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