Fluids Engineering Manager - Nova Stage 1 & 2

Stokespacetechnologies

Seattle, WA, US
Level 3 range: $129,150 - $193,620; level 4 range:...
On-site
Rocket fluids systems
Rocket engines and valves
Compressible flow and thermodynamics
Lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova’s first and second stages

Job Summary

  • Lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova’s first and second stages.
  • Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids design on current and future vehicles and mentor a team of fluids engineers.
  • The company offers equity, comprehensive benefits, 401(k) with match, and 4 weeks of PTO.

Matching Summary

Lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova’s first and second stages.

Salary

Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620; Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105; Benefits: Equity, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Rocket fluids systems
  • Rocket engines and valves
  • Compressible flow and thermodynamics
  • Cryogenics and instrumentation
  • Revision-controlled P&ID's

Nice-to-have

  • First-principles thinking
  • System-level thinking
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on work

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years experience in rocket fluids systems
  • 1+ years experience leading engineers
  • Master's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Proficiency with ANSYS, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab
  • Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience

Work Rights

US citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual

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