Loads Analyst

Stoke Space • Kent, WA

84d • $144,100 - $312,200

About The Position

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation - it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we're able to create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us. As a Loads Analyst at Stoke, you will be responsible for our coupled loads analysis methodologies and deriving structural loads throughout the launch vehicle. This will include developing analysis methods and tools, supporting development of the vehicle level model, and deriving appropriate forcing functions. You will work closely with other engineers throughout Stoke to accomplish these objectives. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can't be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in aerospace structural dynamics and loads analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in developing coupled loads analysis (CLA) methodologies for launch vehicles
• Proficiency in executing launch vehicle loads analyses
• Experience with industry standard finite element analysis software (NASTRAN preferred)
• Programming skills in MATLAB or Python
• Strong fundamentals in dynamic structural analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and improve coupled loads analysis processes and tools tailored for Stoke's launch vehicle programs
• Perform comprehensive loads analyses across all critical events and deliver appropriate loads combinations to design teams
• Coordinate with other engineering teams to ensure that the vehicle model is appropriate and improve it where necessary
• Contribute to building, integrating, and validating finite element models
• Generate and refine forcing functions from historical sources, flight and test data, as well as other analyses
• Document methodologies, assumptions, and results to support review activities
• Mentor and train other engineers to support execution of loads analysis processes

Benefits

• Equity - We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
• 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
• Holidays - 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees