Rocket Engine Design Specialist

1 week ago


Kent, Washington, United States Stoke Space Full time
About Stoke Space

We are a cutting-edge aerospace company that aims to make space travel more efficient and accessible. Our mission is to create a thriving economy in space that will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more.

Currently, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. To overcome this challenge, we are building the world's most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily. This project requires highly skilled engineers who can drive component level design trades for our engine.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer for Space Propulsion Systems to join our team. As a key member of our engine development team, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of various components for Stoke's Engines. You'll be responsible for designing, developing, and testing engine components, as well as collaborating with other teams to support their higher-level component designs.

Main Responsibilities
  • Design and develop various engine components, such as cryogenic flexible feedlines, heat exchangers, engine gimbals, tubing routing, TVC, pneumatic systems, heat shields, manifolds, panels, mounting structure, engine tooling, thrust structures, test rigs, etc.
  • Create detailed mechanical designs, including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and assemblies.
  • Develop and execute qualification test plans to ensure readiness for flight (vibration, thermal cycle, life cycle, flow testing, etc).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support engine build and integration.
  • Present and clearly communicate design, analysis, and test results.
  • Own root cause investigations and redesigns to improve reliability or manufacturing throughput.
Requirements
  • Fundamentals in heat transfer, fluid mechanics, compressible flow, and cryogenics.
  • Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred).
  • Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics finite element solutions) and execute the work accordingly.
  • Fundamentals in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selections.
  • Experience with detailed mechanical design, fabrication methods, and hands-on experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing.
  • 1+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine systems.
  • Ability to lead and follow, excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary: $104,500 - $141,400 per year.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Flexible scheduling.
  • Equity.
About Us

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that our diverse team is essential to creating innovative solutions that will shape the future of space exploration. If you are passionate about space technology and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now



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