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Flight Safety Analyst

Stoke Space
Location
Kent, Washington
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$129,150 - $193,620
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar field
  • 5+ years of experience in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and a rapid development process
  • Exceptional command of fundamentals of flight dynamics and statistics
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbital trajectory design
  • Experience with simulation and modeling of physical systems
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar field
  • Experience with launch and/or reentry licensing with the FAA per 14 CFR Part 450
  • Experience with flight safety analysis with the Space Force per SSCMAN 91-710 Vol. 2
  • Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
What the job really is

As a Flight Safety Analyst at Stoke, you will be responsible for developing simulation models to analyze the safety of the Nova launch vehicle during launch, reentry, and landing. This role involves performing Monte Carlo simulations, modeling potential failure scenarios, and calculating expected casualties from these scenarios. You will collaborate with engineers to ensure safety standards are met and communicate findings to regulatory bodies and stakeholders.

Benefits
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
  • 10 holidays (including an end-of-year closure)
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the technology stack used for simulations
  • The role is the first dedicated Flight Safety Analyst, which may imply a need for establishing processes from scratch
  • The position requires a high level of self-direction and fast-paced work, which may not suit everyone
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