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Senior Stress 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, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
  • 7-10 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or other transferrable experience
  • Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture
  • Experience with common commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
  • Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred) for analysis workflow improvement
  • Experience interpreting and verifying against structural requirements
Nice to have
  • Master's degree in related technical field
  • Experience with developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
  • Experience with common launch vehicle structural design standards (NASA STD 5012, AIAA-S-080, etc)
  • Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
  • Experience with ANSYS
What the job really is

As a Senior Stress Analyst at Stoke, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of modules or subsystems of the Nova launch vehicle. Your role will involve leading structural analysis efforts, mentoring engineers, developing analysis models, and coordinating testing plans. You will work within a collaborative team environment, utilizing your expertise in structural mechanics and analysis tools to support the development of reusable aerospace systems.

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 remote work options
  • The role requires U.S. citizenship or legal residency due to ITAR compliance
  • The salary range is broad and depends on individual experience and skill level, which may lead to variability in compensation
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