In-Space Propulsion Lead — Architect of Flight Systems

Stoke Space; Kent (WA); Presencial; USD 177.000 - 328.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Holidays

On-site gym

Dog friendly offices

Stock options

Descripción de la vacante

Stoke Space is seeking an In‑Space Propulsion Lead to own propulsion architecture and flight hardware across storable, cryogenic and electric classes. You will drive design, analysis, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems and lead supplier diligence with real-world ownership of budgets and schedules.

The role demands a hands-on leader with 10+ years in propulsion, strong fundamentals, and excellent communication to guide cross-disciplinary teams.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering, physics or related field.
• 10+ years of propulsion experience including in-space propulsion flight hardware.
• Hands-on experience with at least one class of in-space propulsion.
• Experience leading a propulsion team or program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and to follow.
• Experience owning test campaigns, from test plans through hot fire and anomaly resolution.
• Strong fundamentals in combustion, heat transfer, fluid flow, and pressurization and propellant management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to make rapid, well-reasoned propulsion architecture decisions with incomplete information.

Responsabilidades

• Define propulsion architecture for the group's products: thrust, Isp and mass trades, propellant and propulsion-class selection, feed system approach, dwell and refuelability.
• Lead build-versus-acquire-versus-partner decisions for propulsion: technical and production diligence on suppliers and acquisition targets, cost and schedule models, and a recommendation to the leadership team.
• Own the design, analysis, manufacturing plan, test plan and qualification of the selected propulsion systems, from thrusters through feed system, tanks and pressurization.
• Own propellant management over the mission life: thermal control, pressurization, leakage and propellant budgets.
• Establish propulsion test capability, from component to system-level hot fire, using existing Stoke infrastructure where it fits and specifying new capability where it does not.
• Provide propulsion inputs to mission design and vehicle architecture trades partnering with various leads to develop the full system.
• Lead root-cause investigations, risk mitigation, schedules and budgets for propulsion development.
• Help grow the propulsion team as the product matures.

Conocimientos

In-space propulsion

Propulsion design

Leadership

Test planning

Thermal management

Communication

Decision making

Educación

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace or chemical engineering, physics or related field

Master's degree or PhD in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field

Descripción del empleo

Stoke Space is seeking an In‑Space Propulsion Lead to own propulsion architecture and flight hardware across storable, cryogenic and electric classes. You will drive design, analysis, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems and lead supplier diligence with real-world ownership of budgets and schedules.

The role demands a hands-on leader with 10+ years in propulsion, strong fundamentals, and excellent communication to guide cross-disciplinary teams.