# Senior Valves & Actuators Engineer

Hiring organization: [Stoke Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stoke-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/73a45baf-61e3-467f-bff7-2e03f56b98b2

Listed on Stoke Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Senior
- Location: Kent, WA
- Salary: 151305 – 327810 USD per year

## Summary

This role leads the design and development of valves and actuators for a reusable launch vehicle, requiring deep expertise in aerospace fluid systems and structural analysis. It suits experienced mechanical or aerospace engineers who thrive in hands-on environments, moving from concept through manufacturing and qualification testing.

_Our summary, not Stoke Space's wording._

## Skills named

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), MATLAB, Microsoft Excel, Siemens NX, Structural Analysis, Thermodynamics

## Required

- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years designing, building, and testing valves in aerospace or industrial applications
- Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience
- Deep knowledge of compressible flow, thermodynamics, structures, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
- Experience with revision-controlled P&IDs
- Knowledge of aerospace fasteners, seals, tubing, fittings, and COTS hardware
- Strong written and verbal communication
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (ITAR requirement)

## Nice to have

- Experience with pressure transducers, thermocouples, load cells, accelerometers, and flow meters
- Proficiency in fluid analysis tools like AMESim, REFPROP, MATLAB, or Excel
- GD&T, tolerance stackup, and material selection expertise
- Extensive CAD and configuration management experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter

Apply on Stoke Space's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stokespacetechnologies/jobs/6101889004