Stoke Space · 12 hours ago
Manager - Stage Fluids
Kent, Washington
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$129K/yr - $194K/yr
5+ years expStoke Space Technologies is focused on building a fully reusable space vehicle, Nova, to revolutionize space transportation. They are seeking a Stage Fluids Manager to lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova’s stages, guiding a team of engineers through complex technical challenges from conceptual design to flight operations.
AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids design on current and future vehicles
Lead the execution of fluids designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
Hire, grow, and mentor a team of fluids engineers
Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, fluids, thermodynamics, and rocket operations
Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in design, build, and/or testing of rocket fluids systems, rocket engines, and valves
1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
Project management experience including developing budgets and schedules, and managing resources
Excellent written and verbal communication
A proven ability to mentor and coach
Mastery of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
Proficiency with understanding and maintaining revision-controlled P&ID's
Proficiency with relevant analysis tools (ANSYS, Python, REFPROP, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
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!
Company
Stoke Space
Stoke Space develops fully reusable Nova rockets for orbital space mobility.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIndustrious VenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-10-08Series D· $510M
2025-10-08Debt Financing· $100M
2025-01-15Series C· $260M
Leadership Team
Andy Lapsa
Co-Founder, CEO
Tom Feldman
Co-Founder
Recent News
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