Engines - Senior Propulsion Engineer
Engines - Senior Propulsion Engineer
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Job Description
A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant sustainable and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information solutions to climate change answers to global food security products that transform healthcare clean energy production and more. Today rocket launch options are slow expensive and unreliable. Stoke is building the worlds most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home Earth.
Description
Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and Engines Team is developing reusable LNG/LOX fullflow staged combustion first stage engines and a LH2/LOX expander second stage engine for our launch vehicle Nova. As a Senior Engines Design Engineer you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of a components design analysis manufacturing testing and validation for an advanced reusable rocket engine (components like thrust chambers reentry heat shields injectors turbomachinery actuators ignitors etc). You will be a key member of engines development team working through all phases of the product lifecycle. You will seek out stateoftheart design and manufacturing techniques and tools to solve challenging problems and you will continuously iterate and improve your designs. You must be ready to stay focused move fast selfdirect and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities
- Own various component designs across Stokes may include:regeneratively cooled thrust chambers reentry heat shields injectors turbomachinery actuators ignitors cryogenic flexible feedlines engine layouts heat exchangers engine gimbals thrust structure test rigs etc.
- 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.
- Track risks and execute appropriate mitigation plans.
- Develop and maintain test requirements and test plans
- Manage project schedules risk and budget
Qualifications
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- 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; thrust chambers regenerative cooling channels and heatshields injectors turbomachinery actuators ignitors gimbals feed systems engine layouts etc.
- Experience in GD&T axial/radial tolerance stackups and material selections
- Experience postprocessing test data to evaluate component performance and health
- Proficiency in heat transfer compressible and incompressible flow and cryogenics
- Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred)
- 8 years of experience in design build and testing of rocket engine components
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar
- Willing to relocate to Seattle WA
Benefits
- Medical dental vision and basic life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Equity
Compensation
Target Levels:
- Level 4 range: $144100 $240100
- Level 5 range: $168100 $312200
Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels and we make decisions about the right fit on a percandidate basis.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3 or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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 I9 at the start of employment and reverify authorization to work periodically.
Separate from this I9 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
