Senior Propulsion Engineer
Kent, Washington
Full Time
1 hour ago
Senior Level
$80K - $120K

USD per year

Job Description

Description Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space.StokeEngines Team is developing reusable LNG/LOX full-flow staged combustion first stage engines and a LH2/LOX expander second stage engine for our launch vehicle, Nova. As a Senior Engines Design Engineer, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of a components design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation for an advanced reusable rocket engine (components like thrust chambers, reentry heat shields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, etc). You will be a key member of engines development team working through all phases of the product lifecycle. You will seek out state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques and tools to solve challenging problems, and you will continuously iterate and improve your designs. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. Responsibilities

  • Own various component designs across Stokeengines.Examples may include:regeneratively cooled thrust chambers,reentry heat shields,injectors,turbomachinery,actuators,ignitors,cryogenic flexible feedlines,engine layouts,heat exchangers,engine gimbals,thrust structure,test rigs,tc.
  • Create models, rawings,

nd coordinate manufacturing of various components for the engines team

  • Develop and execute qualification test plans to ensure readiness for flight (proof,

vibration, thermal cycle, life cycle, flow testing, hotfire,tc)

  • Present and clearly communicate design,

nalysis, nd test results

  • Own root cause investigations and redesigns to improve reliability or manufacturing throughput.
  • Track risks and execute appropriate mitigation plans.
  • Develop and maintain test requirements and test plans
  • Manage project schedules,

risk, and budget Qualifications

  • Exceptional command of fundamentals
  • Experience with detailed mechanical design including machined parts,

dditive parts, weldments,asteners, seals, nd translating/rotating assemblies

  • Experience in designing,

nalyzing, nd testing rocket engine components; thrust chambers, regenerative cooling channels and heatshields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, gimbals, feed systems,ngine layouts,...

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About Stoke Space

Stoke Space Technologies develops fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicles. Their flagship product Nova is a 100% reusable rocket offering affordable access to space with a 20x reduced cost to orbit. They emphasize sustainability by reducing atmospheric impact by 98% compared to current rockets.

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