Stage Responsible Engineer (RE)
Required skills
- rocket stage
- structures
- avionics
- propulsion
- fluid systems
- conceptual designs
- trade studies
- build
- test
- launch
Nice to have
- equity
- stock options
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- life insurance
Role summary
We are seeking a Stage Responsible Engineer (RE) to oversee all technical domains for a rocket stage, including structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems. This role involves managing and developing a dedicated engineering team, guiding them from conceptual design through build, test, launch, and iteration. You will be accountable for delivering a highly reliable rocket stage on time and within budget, managing risks, defining requirements, and planning tests. The position requires exceptional engineering fundamentals, broad experience across disciplines, and a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A Bachelor's degree in a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience are required. This is an onsite role in Kent, Washington.
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
As a Stage RE you will be responsible for all aspects of your rocket stage. This includes managing and directing all associated technical domains including structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems. You will be responsible for managing the team of engineers dedicated to your stage, coaching them, and growing them into an elite and unstoppable force. You will own the full life cycle from conceptual designs and trade studies, through design, build, test, launch, reuse, and block iteration. You will own the ultimate outcome of delivering your highly reliable stage to the integrated launch vehicle, on time, and on budget. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Compensation
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.
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.
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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