Aerospace Additive Manufacturing Engineer

Stoke Space; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke Space is hiring a full-time Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer to join our team, focusing on metallic AM technologies for high-performance propulsion hardware. You will work across design, manufacturing, and operations to enable rapid iteration and ensure manufacturability of complex aerospace components.

Join a mission-driven team that values ownership, fast iteration, and collaboration. The role requires hands-on AM process and application engineering, with opportunities to contribute

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar.
• 3+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing; 5+ years on-the-job equivalent in AM.
• Proficient in at least one CAD program, design for manufacturing, and GD&T.
• Able to work as an extreme part owner covering application and process engineering needs.
• Highly organized with the ability to work flexible hours, including second shift and weekends, as needed.
• 2+ years of experience in aerospace, medical devices, or ISO environments.
• Knowledge of fabrication methods including CNC milling, turning, EDM, welding, bending, etc.
• Working knowledge of MES and quality management systems.
• Familiarity with liquid propellant engine system design and operation.
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities

• Produce additively manufactured components that rapidly enable high performance liquid propulsion, while improving cost, quality, and lead time.
• Own and optimize the total manufacturing process including design for additive, build file programming, work instructions, and quality verification.
• Develop and deploy metallic AM hardware with both application and process engineering responsibilities; deliver hardware and achieve milestones.
• Demonstrate ownership and deliver results, designing tooling/fixtures and coordinating with external vendors when needed.
• Thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, staying focused, self-directed, and adaptable.

Skills

CAD programs

Design for manufacturing

GD&T

MES knowledge

Quality management systems

Fabrication methods knowledge

Liquid propulsion systems familiarity

Extreme ownership mindset

Relocation to Seattle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Stoke Space is hiring a full-time Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer to join our team, focusing on metallic AM technologies for high-performance propulsion hardware. You will work across design, manufacturing, and operations to enable rapid iteration and ensure manufacturability of complex aerospace components.

Join a mission-driven team that values ownership, fast iteration, and collaboration. The role requires hands-on AM process and application engineering, with opportunities to contribute