Stoke Space · 9 hours ago
Fluids - Engineer
Kent, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$104K/yr - $141K/yr
2+ years expStoke Space Technologies is focused on creating a sustainable space economy through innovative launch vehicles. As a Fluids Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and testing fluid systems for the Nova rocket, ensuring they meet operational requirements and performance standards.
AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Collect design requirements from multidisciplinary teams, and use these to create concepts for fluids systems
Lead architecture trades for major fluids systems, rapidly transform these decisions into real-life hardware implementations
Develop fluids system concept of operations for ground, flight, and recovery phases of vehicle’s life
Perform gas and liquid fluids system sizing analysis (incompressible and compressible flow)
Design and analyze launch vehicle tubing, manifold, and mounting systems, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings
Coordinate directly with suppliers to procure parts
Coordinate and execute the manufacturing and integration of fluids systems
Incorporate design for manufacturing best practices into designs to improve production efficiency
Coordinate and execute development and qualification testing of fluids systems
Define and manage the schedule and budget for your fluids systems
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves
Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
Strong knowledge with data analysis and data processing
Extensive experience with CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)
Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&ID's
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
Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance stackups, and material selection
Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
Excellent written and verbal communication
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
Benefits
Equity – 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, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and 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!
Company
Stoke Space
Stoke Space develops fully reusable Nova rockets for orbital space mobility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIndustrious VenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-10-08Series D· $510M
2025-10-08Debt Financing· $100M
2025-01-15Series C· $260M
Leadership Team
Andy Lapsa
Co-Founder, CEO
Tom Feldman
Co-Founder
Recent News
2025-12-19
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