Senior Propulsion Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own various component designs across Stoke’s engines including thrust chambers, injectors, and turbomachinery
• Create models, drawings, and coordinate manufacturing of various components
• Develop and execute qualification test plans for flight readiness
• Present and clearly communicate design, analysis, and test results
• Own root cause investigations and redesigns to improve reliability
• Track risks and execute mitigation plans
• Manage project schedules, risk, and budget

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine components
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• Experience with detailed mechanical design (machined, additive, weldments, etc.)
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing rocket engine components
• Proficiency in GD&T, axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selections
• Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible/incompressible flow, and cryogenics
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred)
• Willingness to relocate to Seattle, WA

About the Company

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight to create a scalable space industry.