Senior Stress Analyst

The role

The Senior Structural Analyst will own the structural integrity of a module or subsystem of the Nova launch vehicle. This role involves leading structural analysis efforts, mentoring engineers, and developing analysis models and tools.

What you will do

• Own the structural integrity of a module or subsystem of the Nova launch vehicle
• Lead and coordinate structural analysis efforts across multiple engineers
• Mentor and support a team of REs in structural integrity
• Translate system level structural requirements down to component designers
• Drive consistent structural analysis and test processes across your module or subsystem
• Develop methods and tools to support the module team
• Drive gaps in material and loads databases to closure to support the module team
• Develop analysis models to substantiate parts and/or decompose loads to other team members
• Technical review and approval authority of the stress work of others
• Develop loads and load cases, communicate them to stakeholders, and implement them in analysis as needed

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
• 7-10 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or other transferrable experience
• Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture
• Experience with common commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred) for analysis workflow improvement
• Experience interpreting and verifying against structural requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to both contribute ideas and implement team decisions
• Demonstrated ability to mentor other engineers

Nice to have

• Master's degree in related technical field
• Experience with developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
• Experience with common launch vehicle structural design standards (NASA STD 5012, AIAA-S-080, etc)
• Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
• Experience with ANSYS
• Familiarity with industry approaches and tools for damage tolerance (NASA STD 5019, NASGRO)

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. (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 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.