Stoke Space

Senior Valves & Actuators Engineer

Kent, Washington · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$151k-$252kDetected 22 days ago

MATLABExcelSiemens NXFEACFDStructural AnalysisGD&TCadenceAerospace EngineeringControlsCommunicationThermodynamicsActuators

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.
Our components are used in a variety of applications, including but not limited to engine flow control valves, large propellant valves, high-pressure gas valves, throttle valve actuators, and engine gimbal TVC actuators.
Equal Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.

Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams, and use these to create concepts for valves and actuators
Design components for use on our Nova launch vehicle, model parts using Siemens NX CAD software
Perform structural analysis on components using hand calcs and FEA software
Perform fluids analysis using hand calcs and CFD software
Create manufacturing planning for building components in a high-rate production environment. Be involved in valve and actuator builds on the production floor
Create procedures and execute testing for valves and actuators, including acceptance testing, development testing, and qualification
Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices into designs to improve production efficiency
Work with vehicle fluids, engines, and GNC teams to develop CONOPs and troubleshoot hardware issues on the vehicle

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
5+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of valves for aerospace or industrial applications
You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Proficiency with instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, accelerometers, and flow meters
Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection
Extensive experience with CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)

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

Equity - We know that our employees are the reason we succeed.
To give everyone a stake in our future, 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)

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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