Launch Engineer Civil Structural

Cape Canaveral, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 151305 - 252105

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Stoke we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant sustainable and equitable future here on Earth. That is why were building Nova our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost increasing availability and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence were helping create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven collaborative and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth wed love to have you join us.

Description

Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A highly operable reliable and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a Civil-Structural Engineer you will be responsible for design analysis and engineering of launch and recovery infrastructure. You will be responsible for all phases of infrastructure development including overall architecture engineering build strategy build execution integration commissioning and site operations. 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 cant be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused move fast self-direct and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Perform structural engineering and design of new and existing ground infrastructure including launch mount structures umbilical towers transport-erector structures flame trench structures tank foundations and other supporting structures and facilities as required to support Stokes infrastructure.
Develop early concepts and schematics and complete infrastructure trade studies.
Develop design documentation calculation packages design drawings and construction drawings.
Facilitate and drive coordination closely across engineering disciplines and help define & drive civil-structural design and construction strategy to enable a high-cadence fast-turn launch and recovery operations.
Develop and maintain interface and performance requirements for heavy civil structures in coordination with launch mechanical launch fluids high power instrumentation EH&S pad operations vehicle operations and other supporting entities.
Fully own and manage cross-discipline design development for supporting facilities such as industrial buildings hangars and payload processing facilities.
Assist Stoke construction management team including RFPs project awards RFIs/submittals and site construction for both heavy civil structural and on-site launch & recovery facilities.

Qualifications

10 years of experience in a related role performing engineering of critical infrastructure projects within the aerospace amusement park oil & gas heavy equipment energy or similar high-performance industry
Bachelors degree in civil-structural engineering structural engineering architectural engineering mechanical engineering or similar field.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
Strong first principals knowledge and hands-on experience of civil-structural design engineering and construction including experience with structural steel reinforced concrete structures deep foundations shallow foundations mass excavations dewatering and/or mass earthwork.
Experience with Architectural Structural Civil and MEPF design coordination and management
Ability to perform and manage technically complex projects using independent judgment and professional intuition.
Demonstrated experience executing large capital improvement projects while driving economical and expediate solutions.
Excellent understanding of engineering construction drawings and construction means & methods.
Practical experience actively managing civil structural design project schedule budget and scope.
Proven ability to work autonomously receive and incorporate constructive feedback and work well on a high performing team.
Experience with applicable engineering standards including ASCE 07 IBC AISC 360 ACI 318 NFPA ASTM & ASME.
Experience developing civil-structural FEA models utilizing ETABS SAP2000 ANSYS STAAD or similar programs
Proficient utilizing AutoCAD Revit NX or other modeling and drafting software.
Innate ability to prioritize and execute
Excellent written and verbal communication
Able and willing to travel for work as required up to 25% of time

Preferred Qualifications

15 years of experience in a related role engineering building and leading critical infrastructure projects within the aerospace amusement park oil & gas heavy equipment energy or similar high-performance industry
Masters degree in engineering engineering management construction management or similar field.
Structural Engineering (S.E.) license
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements
Experience working with federal stage and local AHJs

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!

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 3 Range: $129150 - $193620
Level 4 Range: $151305 - $252105
Level 5 Range: $176505 - $327810

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality race citizenship immigration status or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements and therefore they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

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