A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.

Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Hydrogen Research & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to design and build systems that evaluate hydrogen loss recovery efforts as part of our rocket engine test operations. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. You will also support testing of rocket components, engines, and full stage vehicles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Qualifications

Exceptional command of fundamentals
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
Related experience from internships or college organizations
Experience safely working with cryogenic and gaseous Hydrogen
Experience with integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead
Ability to follow
Excellent written and verbal communication

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing fluid systems from scratch
Experience creating P&IDs
Experience writing and operating test procedures

Responsibilities

Designing and building fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
Managing project schedules
Writing test procedures
Performing hazard analysis
Performing test data analysis
Safely operate high pressure and cryogenic systems
As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
401(k) match
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 1 Range :$91,000 - $114,900
Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400
Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and backgroundchecks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

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Hydrogen Research & Test Engineer