Stoke Space
Fluids Engineer
A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world's most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth. Responsibilities
Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams, and use these to create concepts for fluids systems Lead architecture trades for major fluids systems, rapidly transform these decisions into real-life hardware implementations Develop fluids system concept of operations for ground, flight, and recovery phases of vehicle's life Perform gas and liquid fluids system sizing analysis (incompressible and compressible flow) Design and analyze launch vehicle tubing, manifold, and mounting systems, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings Coordinate directly with suppliers to procure parts Coordinate and execute the manufacturing and integration of fluids systems Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices into designs to improve production efficiency Coordinate and execute development and qualification testing of fluids systems Define and manage the schedule and budget for your fluids systems Qualifications
2+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation Strong knowledge with data analysis and data processing Extensive experience with CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred) Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&ID's 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 Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent) Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components Excellent written and verbal communication Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA Benefits
Equity
We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks' Paid Time Off Holidays
10 days (including an end-of-year closure) Paid Family/Parental Leave On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) Dog friendly offices! Compensation
Target Levels: Level 1 Range: $91,000 - $114,900 Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400 Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically. Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.
A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world's most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth. Responsibilities
Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams, and use these to create concepts for fluids systems Lead architecture trades for major fluids systems, rapidly transform these decisions into real-life hardware implementations Develop fluids system concept of operations for ground, flight, and recovery phases of vehicle's life Perform gas and liquid fluids system sizing analysis (incompressible and compressible flow) Design and analyze launch vehicle tubing, manifold, and mounting systems, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings Coordinate directly with suppliers to procure parts Coordinate and execute the manufacturing and integration of fluids systems Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices into designs to improve production efficiency Coordinate and execute development and qualification testing of fluids systems Define and manage the schedule and budget for your fluids systems Qualifications
2+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation Strong knowledge with data analysis and data processing Extensive experience with CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred) Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&ID's 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 Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent) Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components Excellent written and verbal communication Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA Benefits
Equity
We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks' Paid Time Off Holidays
10 days (including an end-of-year closure) Paid Family/Parental Leave On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) Dog friendly offices! Compensation
Target Levels: Level 1 Range: $91,000 - $114,900 Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400 Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Equal Opportunity
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically. Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.