Manager - Stage Fluids
$129.15k/y-$252.105k/y
Stoke Spacea day ago
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OnsiteFull-timeSenior
Summary
Stoke Space is seeking a Manager - Stage Fluids to lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for their Nova launch vehicle in Kent, WA.
About the Role
As the Stage Fluids Manager, you will guide a team of engineers through complex technical challenges, from early conceptual design to manufacturing, integration, testing, and flight operations. You will own the technical roadmap for stage fluids design, lead the execution of fluids designs, hire and mentor a team of fluids engineers, and maintain a culture of integrity and reliability.
About You
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves.
- 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers.
- Project management experience including developing budgets and schedules, and managing resources.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proven ability to mentor and coach.
- Mastery of fundamentals including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation.
- Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&IDs.
- Hands-on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar.
Preferred:
- Proficiency with relevant analysis tools (ANSYS, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent).
- Willingness to relocate to Seattle, WA.
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options for all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off.
- 10 holidays including an end-of-year closure.
- Paid Family/Parental Leave.
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location).
- Dog friendly offices!
Stoke Space
We're on a mission - starting with 100% reusable rockets. At Stoke, we hire the best in the industry, grant them extreme ownership of their work, then celebrate their boundary-pushing speed of innovation. Working as part of a small team means you’ll have greater impact. At Stoke, we move fast, work hard, and have fun building the future of space mobility.
Kent, WA