Flight Safety Analyst

The role

You will develop simulation modeling capabilities and produce analysis artifacts to ensure Nova launches, reenters, and lands reliably while protecting public safety. This includes modeling failure scenarios, debris trajectories, and expected casualties.

What you will do

• Develop models to simulate vehicle functional failure modes and integrate them with core Nova GNC simulation
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations to determine statistical probabilities of trajectory outcomes
• Develop a model of debris generated from vehicle breakup scenarios and model propagation to ground impact
• Develop a model of expected casualties from failure scenarios given debris impact area and population distribution
• Partner with Design Reliability and System Safety engineers to determine failure probabilities and ensure expected casualties remain within limits
• Communicate analysis results and refine approaches with FAA, Space Force, and launch service customers

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar field
• 5+ years of experience in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and a rapid development process
• Exceptional command of fundamentals of flight dynamics and statistics
• Familiarity with fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbital trajectory design
• Experience with simulation and modeling of physical systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead and follow

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar field
• Experience with launch and/or reentry licensing with the FAA per 14 CFR Part 450
• Experience with flight safety analysis with the Space Force per SSCMAN 91-710 Vol. 2
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink

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 Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

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 to confirm identity and employment eligibility

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.