Engines - Test Lead (Andromeda Engine)

The role

You will own the development and qualification test program for the Andromeda LH2/LOX expander cycle engine. This includes component level testing through fully integrated engine hotfires. You will work onsite at the Moses Lake Test Site.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain engine test requirements
• Develop and maintain engine test plans
• Own engine as-tested configuration from factory to flight
• Own test verification activities
• Plan, prioritize, and execute component and full engine test campaigns
• Drive test data reviews and perform data analysis
• Own anomaly investigations and resolutions
• Develop and improve configuration tracking, test planning, and data reduction tools
• Design build and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems

Required qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in designing, building, and testing of rocket engines, combustion devices, pumps, and valves
• Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and data processing
• Proficiency with operation and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic fluid systems
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• Willing to work in person in Moses Lake, Washington

Nice to have

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals
• Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, or equivalent)
• Hands on experience and knowledge of fabrication and assembly of propulsion systems components: turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, electronics, etc.

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. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• 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 or continued 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 team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work.