Fluids Engineering Manager - Nova Stage 1 & 2
MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative companies across sectors like space, fintech, fashion tech, robotics, and more.
About MaC Venture Capital
MaC Venture Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm that invests in founders building ambitious, culture-defining companies. Their portfolio spans diverse industries, including companies like Stoke Space (reusable rockets), Pipe (embedded financial solutions), Finesse (fashion trend data analytics), and Chef Robotics (AI-enhanced food manipulation hardware). The firm positions itself as a 'conviction investor,' emphasizing deep engagement with founders and teams beyond just capital, offering strategic partnership and support through company milestones. MaC serves early-stage startup founders across a range of technology and consumer sectors, with a stated focus on backing bold, culture-defining companies.
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About the Role
You will lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova's first and second stages. You'll guide a team of engineers through complex technical challenges, from early conceptual design through manufacturing, integration, testing, and flight operations. You'll thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, applying first-principles and system-level thinking to solve complex challenges.
Requirements
- 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
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
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
- 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