Launch Engineer - Fluids

About the role

At Stoke, we're building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed to connect Earth and space efficiently. This role is crucial in developing the ground fluid systems for our launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain interface requirements and performance requirements for the ground fluid systems in coordination with the launch vehicle development team
• Develop fluid system schematics and architectural design to implement functional requirements
• Perform analysis to size fluid system components for cryogenic propellant systems, high pressure pneumatics, and water systems
• Specify and select components from vendors, then manage the procurement process
• Design components and routed systems, from initial layout through detailed component design, and create CAD models and drawings using Siemens NX
• Support technicians with mechanical installation and integration of your designs, both with engineering oversight and hands-on assembly as needed
• Develop the test plan for commissioning and activation of the ground fluid systems and execute the testing in coordination with the launch site development and operations team
• Conduct test and launch operations on console in an engineering support and/or operational role
• Continuously maintain and improve the design configuration and physical configuration of the system throughout ongoing operations and maintenance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related role working on high pressure systems in an aerospace or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.)
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of mechanical design, thermodynamics, and fluids engineering principles
• Knowledge of ASME B31.3 Process Piping
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
• Knowledge of the working principles of common fluid components such as valves, regulators, and instrumentation
• Able to prioritize and execute
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to lead
• Able to follow
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a related role engineering, building, and operating cryogenic fluids systems in aerospace or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.)
• Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
• Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies
• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license