Structures Fabricator (Domes)
Required skills
- TIG welding
- sheet metal
- precision metal fabrication
- welded sheet metal assemblies
- engineering drawings
- technical specifications
- craftsmanship
- consistency
- quality
Nice to have
- MIG welding
- Laser welding
- process iteration
- tooling development
- new equipment onboarding
- process documentation improvement
Role summary
Stoke Space is seeking a Structures Fabricator specializing in domes to join their team. This role involves the precise fit-up, welding, and assembly of critical rocket structures, with a focus on rapid iteration of processes and tooling. You will collaborate with engineers to develop new manufacturing techniques, onboard equipment, improve documentation, and fabricate hardware for space payloads. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical skills in precision metal fabrication, TIG welding, and interpreting engineering drawings, along with a commitment to quality and problem-solving. This is an onsite role requiring the ability to work second shifts and weekends as needed.
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 Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems at Stoke is the drive to fabricate high quality parts and iterate quickly. As a Structures Fabricator you will be responsible for the fit up, welding and assembly of critical rocket structures as well as the rapid iteration of processes and tooling. You will work closely with engineers to develop new manufacturing processes, onboard new equipment and manufacturing capabilities, define and improve work orders and processes documentation and own the fabrication of hardware that will deliver payloads to space. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
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Target Levels:
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. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
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, as noted above, 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.
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