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Stoke Space · 15 hours ago

Engines Test Lead

Moses Lake, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$151K/yr - $252K/yr

2+ years exp

Stoke Space Technologies is focused on building a sustainable space economy by developing fully reusable launch vehicles. As an Engines Test Lead, you will oversee the engine test program for the Zenith Full-Flow Staged Combustion Engine, managing all phases from development through flight while collaborating with various teams at the Moses Lake Test Site.

AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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 combustors, 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

Qualification

Rocket engine designData analysisFluid systems testingInstrumentation proficiencyMechanical engineeringAerospace engineeringSystems engineeringFluid analysis toolsHands-on fabricationCommunication

Required

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

Preferred

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 experience and knowledge of fabrication and assembly of propulsion systems components: turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, electronics, etc