Stress Analyst

Responsibilities

• Build analytical models to assess various failure modes on launch vehicle and/or rocket engine hardware
• Document analysis results and structural rationale for components and systems
• Review the stress work of others
• Develop loads and load cases, communicate them to stakeholders, and implement them in analysis as needed
• Identify required structural testing, develop test plans, and participate in validation testing
• Identify shortfalls in material databases and develop test plans to gather required data
• Develop tools and methods to improve speed and consistency of analysis
• Mentor and train other engineers in stress analysis techniques
• Plan testing and collect data to validate loads and material allowable assumptions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
• 3-5 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or transferable experience
• Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static, fatigue, and fracture
• Experience with commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Experience with basic scripting or automation tools like Python or MATLAB
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related technical field
• Experience with developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
• Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers

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 of Paid Time Off
• 10 days of holidays including end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
• Dog friendly offices

About the Company

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight to reduce cost and increase availability in the space industry.