Sr. Valves and Actuator Engineer

Kent, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 144100 - 240100

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Stoke we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant sustainable and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation it reduces cost increases availability and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch were able to create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven collaborative and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth come join us.

Stokes Valves and Actuators team is responsible for designing developing testing and producing various in-house and purchased valves and actuators for use on our launch vehicle Nova. As a team we strive to make designs that are both reliable and easily manufacturable a goal supported by Stokes commitment to developing in-house valve and actuator manufacturing for rapid iteration and self-sustainability. 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.

As a Sr. Valves and Actuators Engineer you will be responsible for defining designing manufacturing testing and qualifying various valve designs for both the stages and engines. As a responsible engineer you will be owner of the entire process for your designs. As part of a small well-supported team you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that cant be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused move fast self-direct and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

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
Coordinate directly with suppliers to procure parts
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

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar
5 years of experience in design build and testing of valves for aerospace or industrial applications
Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
Exceptional command of fundamentals including compressible flow thermodynamics structures control systems cryogenics and instrumentation
Understanding of revision-controlled P&IDs
Understanding of aerospace standard fasteners seals tubing fittings and commercial off the shelf hardware
Excellent written and verbal communication
Willing to relocate to Seattle WA

Preferred:

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)

Benefits

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
401(k) plan with employer match
4 weeks Paid Time Off
Holidays 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
Dog friendly offices!

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 per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements

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 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.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Required Experience:

Senior IC