Stoke Space

Senior Fluids Engineer

Kent, Washington · Senior · Contract

Work authorization required$129k-$194kDetected 22 days ago

PythonMATLABData AnalysisExcelSiemens NXGD&TCadenceAerospace EngineeringControlsCommunicationThermodynamics

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.
As a Senior Fluids Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, designing, manufacturing, and testing various fluids systems across the rocket.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams, and use these to create concepts for fluids systems
Lead architecture trades for major fluids systems, rapidly transform these decisions into real-life hardware implementations
Develop fluids system concept of operations for ground, flight, and recovery phases of vehicle's life
Perform gas and liquid fluids system sizing analysis (incompressible and compressible flow)
Design and analyze launch vehicle tubing, manifold, and mounting systems, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings
Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices into designs to improve production efficiency
Define and manage the schedule and budget for your fluids systems

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
4+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves
1+ years of experience in leading a technical project
Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&ID's
Proficiency with aerospace standard fasteners, seals, tubing, fittings, and commercial off the shelf hardware
Proficiency with instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and flow meters
Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection
Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
Strong knowledge with data analysis and data processing
Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
Excellent written and verbal communication

Extensive experience with CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)

Target levels:
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.

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)

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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