About this Avionics Manufacturing Engineer role at Stoke Space
At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re 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, we’re 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, we’d love to have you join us.
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: $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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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.
Candidate Rights & Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@stokespace.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.
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