Engines - Test Lead (Andromeda Engine)

Moses Lake, Washington At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. As an Engines Test Lead, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of the engine test program for a 100% reusable rocket engine designed to fly daily. You will own the development and qualification test program for our Andromeda LH2/LOX expander cycle engine from development through flight, from component level testing through fully integrated engine hotfires. You will be onsite at our Moses Lake Test Site working with the test facility team and engines team to take the engine through all phases of the product lifecycle. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain engine test requirements
Develop and maintain the engine test plans, breaking down the requirements into discrete test sequences and own the test procedure and schedule to execute them
Own engine as-tested configuration from factory to flight
Own test verification activities to ensure accomplished tests meet requirements
Plan, prioritize, and execute component (turbopumps, pressure-fed injectors, valves, etc.) and full engine test campaigns
Drive test data reviews and perform data analysis, own anomaly investigations and resolutions
Develop and improve configuration tracking tools, test planning tools, and data reduction and trending tools
Design build and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications

Qualifications

2+ years of experience in designing, building, and testing of rocket engines, combustion devices, pumps, and valves
Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
Strong knowledge of data analysis and data processing
Proficiency with operation and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic fluid systems
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
Excellent written and verbal communication
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar
Willing to work in person in Moses Lake Washington

Strongly Desired:

Strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals,and ability to apply that knowledge in practical ways to a fast-paced development program
Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim,Thermal Desktop,Python,EES REFPROP Excel or equivalent)
Hands on experienceand knowledge of fabricationand assemblyof propulsion systems components:turbopumps combustion devices valves electronics etc.

More Information:

Information about our Moses Lake Test Site: Moses Lake Test Site
Information about Andromeda: Introducing Andromeda
Video of the Andromeda Engine hot firing: Andromeda Hotfire

Benefits

Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed.To give everyone a stake in our future 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 vision insurance
Company-paid lifeand 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 2 Range: $109725 - $1484703

(Note: The upper range figure appears mistyped as "1484703" likely intended as $148470)

Level 3 Range: $129150 - $193620
Level 4 Range: $151305 - $252105

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels; decisions about right fit are made per candidate basis. Your actual level & base salary will be decided based on your specific experience & skill level.

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ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S.citizen lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability & veteran status.It complies with all equal opportunity laws including Immigration & Nationality Act (INA) & Title VII.It does not discriminate based on nationality race citizenship immigration status or any protected class regarding employment practices including hiring. Employment contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference/background checks & ability to prove identity & authorization to work in U.S.Employees must comply with USCIS employment verification requirements completing Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9 at start & re-verifying periodically. This position entails access to technology/technical data restricted under U.S export control laws; employment may be conditioned on legal authorization for access.

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