Senior Propulsion Engineer

The role

You will own the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation of components for advanced reusable rocket engines. You will work through all phases of the product lifecycle for the Nova launch vehicle.

What you will do

• Own various component designs across Stoke's engines
• Create models, drawings, and coordinate manufacturing of various components
• Develop and execute qualification test plans
• Present and clearly communicate design, analysis, and test results
• Own root cause investigations and redesigns
• Track risks and execute appropriate mitigation plans
• Develop and maintain test requirements and test plans
• Manage project schedules, risk, and budget

Required 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
• Experience in GD&T, axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selections
• Experience post-processing test data to evaluate component performance and health
• Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics
• Proficiency with CAD tools
• 8+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine components
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Nice to have

• Siemens NX preferred

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 11 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials
• Stoke Space uses E-Verify

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing cost and increasing availability.