Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Structural analysis is at the heart of making parts, assemblies, and systems last for thousands of uses. As a Structural Analyst at Stoke, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive strength, stability, and lifting analysis of various launch vehicle and engine components. You will work closely with Responsible Engineers (REs) in a truly hardware rich environment to improve the structural integrity of their parts and develop qualification rationale and test plans.

This role presents a unique opportunity to work on aerospace structures across different systems. This role is applicable to analysts who specialize in either launch vehicles or propulsion systems or analysts with (or desiring) broad experience across both. 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.

Responsibilities

• Build analytical models to assess various failure modes on launch vehicle and/or rocket engine hardware
• Document analysis results and structural rationale for components and systems
• Review the stress work of others
• Develop loads and load cases, communicate them to stakeholders, and implement them in analysis as needed
• Identify required structural testing, develop test plans, and participate in validation testing
• Identify shortfalls in material databases and develop test plans to gather required data
• Develop tools and methods to improve speed and consistency of analysis
• Mentor and train other engineers in stress analysis techniques
• Plan testing and collect data to validate loads and material allowable assumptions, and use test results to improve analysis models
• Other responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or other transferrable experience
• Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static, fatigue, and fracture
• Experience with common commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
• Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred) for analysis workflow improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative mindset with ability to both contribute ideas and implement team decisions

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related technical field
• Experience with developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
• Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior engineers

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 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

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.

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Description

The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As an Avionics Mechanical Engineer at an early-stage start-up you will be responsible for developing mechanical solutions for component packaging and launch vehicle integration of flight avionics hardware. You will work closely with the avionics development, structures, and production teams to design and implement those solutions, and continuously iterate to improve your designs. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Design, manufacture, and test packaging for flight avionics, electronics, and electro-mechanical actuators
• Design, manufacture, analyze, and integrate launch vehicle harness routing and secondary structure, ensure these systems are structurally capable of surviving vehicle load cases. Create CAD models and drawings
• Perform thermal, structural, and tolerance analysis for electro-mechanical assemblies using both hand calculations and FEA
• Failure analysis of components as it relates to thermal, loads, vibration and shock
• Interface with machine shops and production teams to integrate design for manufacturing best practices and produce hardware needed for qualification and flight
• Own the hardware delivery timeline and success through inception, design, assembly, test, and integration
• Lead design reviews both internally and externally
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3+ years of experience with mechanical or electromechanical design and analysis (internships and significant student project experience qualify)

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience with CAD and FEA software packages including NX and Ansys
• Experience designing electronics component packaging for extreme environments
• Experience with harness routing
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication
• Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
• Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
• Ability to perform thermal analysis for avionics components
• Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Benefits

• Equity – 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 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As the first EMI/EMC engineer at an early-stage start-up you will own the entire electromagnetic environmental effects (E3) program from the ground up. You will be responsible for ensuring electronics performance through some of the harshest and varied electromagnetic environments imaginable. You will use your deep understanding of electromagnetic effects and environments to set requirements, design solutions, identify EMC risks, design and perform EMI/EMC tests, and interface with external agencies for EMI/EMC certification. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. This is a hands-on, high impact role in a fast-paced startup environment where your work directly enables mission success. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Establish comprehensive EMI/EMC requirements, specifications, control plans, and design guidelines for the launch vehicle and all subsystems, flowing down from platform-level needs to hardware.
• Perform analyses for conducted/radiated emissions & susceptibility, bonding/grounding, lightning direct/indirect effects, electrostatic discharge (ESD), triboelectric charging, multipaction, and spacecraft charging
• Collaborate closely with avionics, RF, power, propulsion, structures, and software teams to integrate EMI/EMC best practices and mitigations early in the design cycle.
• Develop and execute EMI/EMC test plans and procedures, including pre-compliance screening, formal qualification, and system-level testing.
• Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for EMI/EMC problems, implementing corrective actions and verifying effectiveness.
• Create and maintain all EMI/EMC documentation (requirements, analyses, test reports, verification matrices, and certification packages) to support internal reviews and external approvals.
• Define, procure, and/or oversee EMI/EMC test facilities and equipment; coordinate with external labs when needed.
• Ensure full compliance and certification against relevant standards, including MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464D, NASA-STD-4003 (Electrical Bonding), NASA-HDBK-4002B (Spacecraft Charging), and applicable range safety / launch vehicle requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in EMI/EMC engineering with direct involvement in aerospace systems (launch vehicles, spacecraft, or aircraft)
• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, physics, or related fields
• Previous work experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464, NASA-STD-4003 documentation
• Knowledge of in-atmosphere and in-space EMI/EMC including effects of space plasma, charging, grounding, bonding, shielding, design for low radiated emissions, lightning, electromagnetic field coupling, Maxwell's equations, boundary conditions, image charge/current, and lumped element modeling
• Knowledge of materials and their electrical properties including paint, anodize, alodine, surface finish, electrical conductivity, volume resistivity, surface resistance
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting EMI events from system to board level
• Proficiency with EMI/EMC test equipment (spectrum analyzers, EMI receivers, antennas, LISNs, current probes, etc) and familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, HFSS, CST, etc)
• Strong knowledge of RF principles and RF engineering
• Experience in fast-paced work environment with flight hardware
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be available to work primarily on-site in person from Stoke’s HQ in Kent, WA
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to lead & follow

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 Level:

• Level 3 Range: $129,150-$193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305-$252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505-$327,810

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.

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We are seeking a Fluids Engineering Manager to lead the design, development, and operations of fluids systems for Nova’s first and second stages. This is a highly impactful role where you will guide a team of engineers through complex technical challenges, from early conceptual design, through manufacturing, integration, testing, and ultimately through flight operations. The qualified candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working hands-on, and consistently applies first-principles and system-level thinking to solve complex challenges.

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

Qualifications

• 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! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105

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.

#LI-TS1

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. The Avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. We are seeking an Avionics Mechanical Manager to lead the design and development of mechanical solutions for component packaging and launch vehicle integration of flight avionics hardware for Nova’s first and second stages. This is a highly impactful role where you will guide a team of engineers through complex technical challenges, from early conceptual design, through manufacturing, integration, testing, and ultimately through flight operations.  You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. The qualified candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working hands-on, and consistently applies first-principles and system-level thinking to solve complex challenges.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap for stage avionics mechanical design on current and future vehicles
• Lead the execution of avionics mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations
• Hire, grow, and mentor a team of avionics mechanical engineers
• Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, avionics, thermodynamics, and rocket operations
• Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration
• Design, analyze, manufacture, and test flight avionics including enclosures and secondary structure
• Lead design reviews both internally and externally
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design, build, analysis and/or testing of avionics mechanical systems or similar
• 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Project management experience including developing budgets and schedules, and managing resources
• Proficiency with relevant CAD and analysis tools (NX, ANSYS, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)
• Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout
• Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to mentor and coach
• Mastery of fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar

Preferred Qualifications

• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Experience designing electronics component packaging and secondary structure for extreme environments
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication
• Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability
• Exposure to designing for high vibration environments
• Ability to perform thermal analysis for avionics components
• Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies
• Ability to perform structures hand calculations
• Solid understanding and application of GD&T
• Experience with harness routing
• Rigorous attention to detail

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: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105

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.

#LI-TS1

Description

As Head of Avionics, you will own the end-to-end strategy, architecture, development, qualification, and production scaling for all avionics systems on Stoke's 100% reusable rockets. This includes flight computers, power distribution, sensors, actuators, RF communications, guidance/navigation/control (GNC) interfaces, flight termination systems, and environmental survivability for both ascent and reentry. You will drive innovation in compact, reliable, radiation-tolerant, and rapidly producible avionics tailored to high-cadence reusability - while leading a high-performing team in a fast-paced startup environment. 

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the avionics organization, including roadmap development for current (Nova) and next-generation vehicles.
• Own avionics system architecture, requirements, design reviews, verification/validation, and certification/qualification processes to meet mission reliability and reusability goals.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with propulsion, structures, GNC/software, manufacturing, test, and operations teams to ensure seamless vehicle integration.
• Scale avionics production from prototypes to manufacturing, emphasizing design-for-manufacturability, rapid iteration, and cost reduction.
• Build, mentor, and grow a world-class avionics team, fostering a culture of ownership, speed, and technical excellence.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation across avionics subsystems and projects.
• Drive risk reduction through hardware-in-the-loop testing, environmental qualification (vibration, thermal, EMI/EMC, radiation), and flight/vehicle-level testing.
• Support mission planning, anomaly resolution, and post-flight data reviews to continuously improve avionics performance across repeated flights.
• Drive execution against aggressive development schedules while maintaining safety and quality. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline, and 10+ years’ experience developing flight-critical avionics for spacecraft, launch vehicles, or other high-reliability systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years’ experience building, leading, and scaling high performing engineering teams responsible for flight hardware 
• Deep technical expertise in multiple avionics domains: embedded systems, flight computers, power electronics, RF/communications, harness design, sensors/actuators, and environmental hardening.
• Experience architecting fault-tolerant, distributed avionics systems for launch vehicles or spacecraft
• Experience owning avionics systems across the full mission lifecycle, from architecture and development through qualification, launch, and flight operations
• Ability to make principled engineering trade-offs under schedule pressure
• Experience leading through ambiguity and rapid iteration
• Strong systems thinking and cross-disciplinary collaboration
• Self-starter with demonstrated history of ownership and accountability 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a capacity to identify issues and implement effective solutions  

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 4 range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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Description

Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As an aerospace Structures Design Engineer on this launch vehicle, you will own the design, analysis, and first build of various components on the rocket. The pressurized and unpressurized structures, thrust structures, load path definition, and secondary structures are all a part of what our team works on. We are still a small team with lofty goals, so you will own a significant amount of scope within the Structures sub-system and will work with engineers and technicians across multiple disciplines while doing your work. As with all Responsible Engineer positions at Stoke, we focus on the hardware. You will be expected to fully understand and support your hardware from blank sheet design through functioning product, including design, analysis, procurement, manufacturing, test, and flight.

Qualifications

• Preferred 2 years in industry experience with design, build, and/or testing of vehicle structures
• Exceptional command of fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience working on one or more development projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through sustained operations, on an aerospace or similar high-performance product
• Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
• Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics finite element solutions) and execute the work accordingly
• Familiarity with launch vehicle design desired (cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred)
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Responsibilities

• Define the structural design of the rocket in coordination with owners of other portions of the vehicle
• Analyze structural components of the rocket and write margin summaries. May involve developing loads or load cases.
• Procure and manage all hardware for components and structures that you own
• Work side-by-side with manufacturing & test engineers to get the first several articles built and tested
• Track and disposition non-conformances for structural hardware
• Manage the budget and schedule for the structural components that you own

Benefits

• Equity – 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 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

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.

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Description

Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Turbomachinery Engineer at Stoke, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of turbomachinery design, analysis, manufacturing, build, testing, and validation for advanced reusable rocket engines. You will seek out state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques and tools to solve challenging turbomachinery problems, and you will continuously iterate and improve your designs. You’ll also work on rapidly reusable rocket engines meant to be flown daily. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test turbopumps for liquid rocket engines
• Own turbomachinery design (CAD), drawings, and manufacturing plans
• Perform hydrodynamic and aerodynamic sizing and flowpath design and analysis work for inducers, impellers, diffusers, nozzles, turbines, and other turbomachinery
• Perform hydrostatic bearing sizing, performance trending, and coatings development for turbopump bearings
• Evaluate axial thrust balance during transients and steady-state operating points.
• Perform tolerance stackups, own build books, and ensure as-built pumps meet design intent.
• Own test verification activities to ensure accomplished tests meet requirements
• Support turbopump testing, data review, inspections, and go/no-go's
• Own performance trending of various components (inducers, impellers, turbines, axial/ radial bearing capacities, cavitation, etc)
• Own design improvement plans for turbopump components including manufacturing improvements to reduce cost and lead time
• Use/develop high-speed data tools to review for turbopump vibration and rotor-dynamics performance
• Resolve hardware build non-conformances thru resolution
• Conduct fault tree investigations and root cause analysis

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as an RE who takes extreme ownership of their product
• Demonstrated ability to manage numerous hardware workflows to meet required delivery dates
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• 4+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine turbopumps or related turbomachinery experience
• Understanding of hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and fundamentals of turbomachinery
• Extensive experience using CAD tools and configuration management (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred).
• Experience with mechanical design including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and rotating assemblies.
• Experience in rocket engine turbomachinery axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selection
• Experience in the design, build, and testing of inducers, impellers, volutes, turbines, nozzles, shafts, bearings, and seals.
• Experience with secondary flow and axial thrust balance modeling
• Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• 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! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Stoke’s Engines Team is developing reusable LNG/LOX full-flow staged combustion first stage engines and a LH2/LOX expander second stage engine for our launch vehicle, Nova. As a Senior Engines Design Engineer, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of a components design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation for an advanced reusable rocket engine (components like thrust chambers, reentry heat shields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, etc). You will be a key member of engines development team working through all phases of the product lifecycle. You will seek out state-of-the-art design and manufacturing techniques and tools to solve challenging problems, and you will continuously iterate and improve your designs. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Own various component designs across Stoke’s engines. Examples may include: regeneratively cooled thrust chambers, reentry heat shields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, cryogenic flexible feedlines, engine layouts, heat exchangers, engine gimbals, thrust structure, test rigs, etc.
• Create models, drawings, and coordinate manufacturing of various components for the engines team
• Develop and execute qualification test plans to ensure readiness for flight (proof, vibration, thermal cycle, life cycle, flow testing, hotfire, etc)
• Present and clearly communicate design, analysis, and test results
• Own root cause investigations and redesigns to improve reliability or manufacturing throughput.
• Track risks and execute appropriate mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain test requirements and test plans
• Manage project schedules, risk, and budget

Qualifications

• Exceptional command of fundamentals
• Experience with detailed mechanical design including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and translating/rotating assemblies
• Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing rocket engine components; thrust chambers, regenerative cooling channels and heatshields, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, gimbals, feed systems, engine layouts, etc.
• Experience in GD&T, axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selections
• Experience post-processing test data to evaluate component performance and health
• Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Siemens NX preferred)
• 8+ years of experience in design, build, and testing of rocket engine components
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Benefits

• Equity – 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 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

#LI-CA1

Description

Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Building a fully reusable launch system with a small team requires high levels of ownership and accountability. This is the key to Stoke’s success.

Whether you are a structures RE, turbopump RE, machinist, welder, test RE, integration technician, or Stage RE, you need to understand how your work fits into the larger company products and own the execution of the tasks assigned to them. This includes knowing where your ownership ends and where someone else’s starts, ensuring minimal overlap and no gaps.

As a Stage Integration RE at Stoke, you are responsible for the technical and programmatic execution for all pre-ship integration and test operations of the stage. You will be expected to fully understand and own the stage’s integration from design through end of life and will work with all subsystems to ensure the stage is fully functional. There are no fences and accountability ultimately lies with the RE who owns the technical scope and programmatic execution at each level of the product.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stages that are factory-acceptance-tested and ready for integrated test to the Stage Test RE in Moses Lake and support future operations as required.
• Own the engineering definition of all multi-subsystem integrated assemblies.
• This includes the product structure, drawings, and work instructions that cross multiple subsystems from an integrated forward module to the full vehicle.
• This explicitly includes coordination of multiple teams to produce an integrated product and requires multidisciplinary understanding of rockets.
• Own, track, and communicate any deltas to the nominal definition, design, and configuration for specific serial numbers of the stage in coordination with other engineering leaders at Stoke.
• Own the stage integration & factory acceptance. This includes technical integration, schedule, and CONOPs.
• You will work with a variety of teams to make this happen, but the successful integration and initial checkout of the stage is your responsibility.
• Work with the manufacturing team to ensure that we have the necessary infrastructure to accomplish the stage build and factory acceptance test goals.
• Work with the test team to ensure clean hand-offs from the factory acceptance checkouts to the integrated testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of design, manufacturing, and checkouts of rocket stages.
• Support the Stage Lead in other ancillary tasks related to integrated system design and build.
• Work on-site at Kent Headquarters (WA) but be able to travel to both Moses Lake Test Site (WA) and the Cape Canaveral Launch Site (FL) to support operations on either side of your interface as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on experience with complex integrated systems or products
• 2 years managing or leading teams preferred
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple development projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through sustained operations, on an aerospace or similar high-performance product
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Proficiency with automation & control logic
• Working knowledge of product structures, PLM, and aerospace manufacturing techniques preferred
• Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics simulations) and execute the work accordingly
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or fluid systems at a hardware level 
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  

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: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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As an Engines Test Lead, you will have extreme ownership over all aspects of the engine test program for a 100% reusable rocket engine designed to fly daily.

You will own the development and qualification test program for our Andromeda LH2/LOX expander cycle engine from development through flight, from component level testing through fully integrated engine hotfires. You will be onsite at our Moses Lake Test Site working with the test facility team and engines team to take the engine through all phases of the product lifecycle. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engine test requirements
• Develop and maintain the engine test plans, breaking down the requirements into discrete test sequences and own the test procedure and schedule to execute them
• Own engine as-tested configuration from factory to flight
• Own test verification activities to ensure accomplished tests meet requirements
• Plan, prioritize, and execute component (turbopumps, pressure-fed injectors, valves, etc.) and full engine test campaigns
• Drive test data reviews and perform data analysis, own anomaly investigations and resolutions
• Develop and improve configuration tracking tools, test planning tools, and data reduction and trending tools
• Design build and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in designing, building, and testing of rocket engines, combustion devices, pumps, and valves
• Exceptional command of fundamentals, including compressible flow, thermodynamics, control systems, cryogenics, and instrumentation
• Strong knowledge of data analysis and data processing
• Proficiency with operation and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, and cryogenic fluid systems
• Proficiency with aerospace standard fasteners, seals, tubing, fittings, and commercial off-the-shelf hardware
• Proficiency with instrumentation including pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and flow meters
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• Willing to work in person in Moses Lake, Washington

Strongly Desired:

• Strong knowledge of systems engineering fundamentals, and ability to apply that knowledge in practical ways to a fast-paced development program
• Proficiency with fluid analysis tools (Siemens AMESim, Thermal Desktop, Python, EES, REFPROP, Excel, or equivalent)
• Hands on experience and knowledge of fabrication and assembly of propulsion systems components: turbopumps, combustion devices, valves, electronics, etc.

More Information:

• Information about our Moses Lake Test Site: Moses Lake Test Site 
• Information about Andromeda: Introducing Andromeda 
• Video of the Andromeda Engine hot firing: Andromeda Hotfire 

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 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,4703
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105

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.

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Description

Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Senior Structures Design Engineer on this launch vehicle, you will provide technical leadership and help build engineering guidelines for the design of pressurized structures, primary structures, thrust structures, secondary structure and load path definition. You will also be a Responsible Engineer for significant sub-systems on our vehicles which will require owning a hardware project from requirements definition, through development, design, analysis, build, test, integration onto the vehicle, and flight. We are a small and motivated team, and you will need to work across disciplines with engineers and technicians to get the job done. You will have the opportunity to help build and test your own hardware so be ready to pick up a wrench and stand side by side with our fabrication team. This role will also provide mentorship to our younger team members and interns.

Qualifications

• 8 years minimum experience in working in aerospace primary structures 
• Designed, built and tested structures that have flown
• Exceptional command of fundamentals
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred), should be able to talk to multiple examples of both
• Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics finite element solutions) and execute the work accordingly
• Familiarity with launch vehicle design desired (cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred)
• Experience with technical mentoring of junior engineers
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Responsibilities

• Define the structural design of the rocket in coordination with owners of other portions of the vehicle
• Analyze structural components of the rocket and write margin summaries. You will have to help build and define load cases.
• Procure and manage all hardware for components and structures that you own
• Work side-by-side with manufacturing & test engineers to get your hardware built, tested and integrated onto the vehicle
• Help build design tools and guidelines that will accelerate development of structural components
• Track and disposition non-conformances for structural hardware
• Manage the budget and schedule for the structural components that you own

Benefits

• Equity – 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 4 range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Well-made vehicle electronics will make or break a mission. As an Avionics Integration Technician your role will be a fundamental part of the production process for the avionics system from end-to-end. You will be responsible for the delicate work of producing custom wire harnesses, electronic, and electromechanical assemblies to the exacting specifications required. Your work does not stop after assembly and will also be responsible for performing functional tests, then installing your products on flight and test vehicles. You will be a leader and act as the final check on engineering designs – your feedback will be invaluable as we create a functioning space economy.

Responsibilities

• Assemble vehicle and ground wire harnesses and electromechanical assemblies
• Test harnesses using conventional testing methods such as continuity and hi-pot testing
• Install components on flight vehicles and test stands
• Perform functional tests of assemblies using bespoke test equipment
• Monitor inventories of parts
• Program and operate automated wire stripping, crimping, and torquing equipment

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in an aerospace, automotive, medical, or equivalent environment
• Ability to review and execute work instructions
• Rigorous attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with configuration-controlled drawings, specifications, and as-built configuration
• Comfortable with the tooling and processes around aerospace grade wiring harnesses and be comfortable operating and maintaining both hand and automatic harnessing tools
• Soldering and or PCBA rework experience
• Familiar working in an ESD protected area
• Familiar with FOD and tool control processes when working around integrated aircraft or spacecraft
• Familiar with hi-pot testing and continuity testing of cable assemblies
• Experience terminating D38999 connectors, D-SUB, and working with ETFE / PTFE cable
• Review and author work instructions
• Instrumentation and controls installation and operation
• Basic command line interactions or coding (Python)

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 1 Range: $26.25 - $38.52/hour
• Level 2 Range: $32.11 - $48.16/hour

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.

Description

The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As a manufacturing engineer at a young space company, you will be responsible for designing systems to deliver Stoke’s avionics components on time and meeting all requirements, including application-appropriate quality. In addition to designing and iterating on tooling and processes, you will be a prime point of contact between the Avionics organization rest of the production and test organizations. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development and production. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. 

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement, assembly, acceptance testing, and integration and testing of avionics flight components and harnessing
• Author, execute, and maintain work instructions for complex assembles
• Manage and maintain quality of vendor provided products and services
• Design and adapt right-sized manufacturing processes appropriate to the hardware’s maturity by using a combination of high volume and development manufacturing processes and techniques
• Execute production readiness reviews and own hardware configuration after production readiness review
• Integrate with design teams driving design for manufacturability, test, and integration
• Work with experts from other teams and departments to ensure that systems are fielded and/or commissioned on time while meeting all requirements; challenge assumptions and build strong professional relationships
• Participate in engine and vehicle integrated test and launch operations
• Track and investigate failures in production, test, and flight, identifying and mitigating the immediate and underlying root causes and implementing corrective actions reduce risk and improve reliability of designs and processes

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in engineering or equivalent on the job experience
• 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, including SMT processing, electronics rework and repair, basic machining, coating, adhesive and potting applications, etc
• Experience in designing tooling and fixturing
• Experience in process development and research
• Ability to implement harness and PCBA manufacturing tools and techniques in low volume production
• Demonstrated understanding of configuration management and change control
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and use data to drive systemic improvements
• Experience with basic failure analysis tools and methods (X-ray, cross-section, polishing)
• Familiarity with APQP and lean manufacturing processes (Green Belt or higher preferred)
• Knowledge of IPC/NASA manufacturing standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Benefits

• Equity – 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 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400
• Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400

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.

Description

The Avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As an Electrical Development Test Engineer at an early-stage start-up you will be responsible for developing test solutions used to qualify our flight avionics hardware. You will work closely with the development and production team to design and implement the avionics test architecture, and continuously iterate and improve your designs. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators
• Develop and implement a modular, scalable test architecture through use of commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and custom PCBAs for measuring signals, applying flight-like loads, and powering units under test
• Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Execute development and qualification test campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware including thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC, etc
• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve
• Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
• Experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016, RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810
• Experience modular, configuration, automated test hardware and software
• Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc
• Experience with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium
• Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
• Capable of board level rework in support of development testing
• Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design
• Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 1 Range: $95,550 - $120,645
• Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

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.