Mechanical Design Manager - Nova Stage 1 Aft

The role

You will lead a team of engineers through the design, development, integration, and test of critical structural and mechanical systems for the Nova launch vehicle. You will provide technical leadership for primary and secondary structure design and analysis while owning the build and integration of aft end fluids and avionics systems.

What you will do

• Own the technical roadmap for aft end structural and mechanical design
• Lead execution of structures and mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
• Provide technical leadership for primary and secondary structure design and analysis
• Define and optimize structural load paths for the aft end of the vehicle
• Oversee integration of fluids systems hardware with primary vehicle structures
• Create lasting technical standards and guides for space vehicle structural and mechanical design
• Hire, grow, and mentor a team of mechanical and structures design engineers
• Provide technical coaching in structures, strength of materials, design for manufacturing, and space vehicle design and qualification
• Determine appropriate level of work for problems and guide team execution
• Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures and mechanical design, including design, build, and test of space vehicle systems
• 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Designed, built and tested structures that have flown
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or similar
• Exceptional command of fundamentals in structural design, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and design for manufacturing
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software and analysis software, with multiple examples of both
• Experience with technical mentoring and developing junior engineers
• Project management experience including developing resource-loaded schedules
• Hands-on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (NX, ANSYS, Python, Matlab, Excel, or equivalent)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Nice to have

• NX preferred
• ANSYS preferred
• Familiarity with launch vehicle design (cryogenic propellant familiarity 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 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.