Aerospace Soft Goods Manufacturing Engineer

Stoke Space; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

4 weeks paid time off

10 holidays including year-end closure

Paid family/Parental leave

On-site gym / wellness stipend

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space in Kent, WA seeks a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to develop soft goods capabilities and manage materials and coatings for a reusable launch vehicle. You will collaborate with design and analysis teams across the product lifecycle, owning materials, processes, and performance capabilities to drive reliable outcomes.

A first principles approach is valued. You will work with a mission-driven, collaborative team, relocate to Seattle as needed, and contribute to a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical, materials, aerospace engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of experience in thermal testing or soft goods engineering
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work across multiple projects and teams
• Hands-on experience with soft goods development

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible engineer for soft goods (insulations, paints, foams, etc) at Stoke
• Evaluate and select materials for launch vehicle thermal and coating needs considering performance, cost and lead time
• Analyze, develop and prove material capabilities through thermal, environmental, and structural analysis, prototyping and testing
• Develop, implement and maintain processes and requirements for soft goods fabrication, implementation and maintenance
• Deliver design guidance to internal customers for improved vehicle performance
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships to improve internal quality and capabilities
• Design and fabricate equipment and tooling to support process development

Skills

Thermal testing

Soft goods engineering

Project management

Cross-functional work

Written communication

Relocation to Seattle

Education

Mechanical engineering degree

Materials engineering

Aerospace engineering

Job description

Stoke Space in Kent, WA seeks a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to develop soft goods capabilities and manage materials and coatings for a reusable launch vehicle. You will collaborate with design and analysis teams across the product lifecycle, owning materials, processes, and performance capabilities to drive reliable outcomes.

A first principles approach is valued. You will work with a mission-driven, collaborative team, relocate to Seattle as needed, and contribute to a growing