Assembly Technician - Electromechanical

Doist; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity – stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Holidays – 10 days

Parental leave

Wellness stipend

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space is seeking an Electromechanical Assembly Technician to join our team building Nova, a fully reusable launch vehicle. You will perform precise mechanical assembly, soldering, testing, and documentation, working alongside engineers to ensure high-quality aerospace hardware.

Responsibilities include following work orders, improving build flow, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. Willingness to work second shift and weekends as needed is required; ITAR compliance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of electromechanical assembly experience in aerospace or similar field.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electronics hardware.
• Working knowledge of standard assembly and electrical tools including torque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, 3D models and electrical schematics.
• Experience with soldering, de-soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies.
• Proficient in working with delicate and high-value assemblies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed.
• Rigorous attention to detail and ownership; leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools.
• Testing and validation of assemblies including vibe and thermal testing.
• Soldering wire terminations and splices.
• Prepping and bonding hardware.
• Following work orders for component builds; documentation of build steps.
• Owning and improving build area, including product flow and inventory.
• Continually improving processes and procedures.
• Precision cleaning of hardware.
• Identify discrepancies and coordinate with engineering on dispositions with detailed documentation.

Skills

Electromechanical assembly

Mechanical hardware

Electrical hardware

Soldering

Engineering drawings

Tools

Torque wrenches

Soldering irons

Hand tools

Job description

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.

JobDescription Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Highly efficient and extremely reliable rocketswill make these reusable delivery systems a reality. As an Electromechanical Assembly Technician,you willbe responsible forthe precise and efficient assembly of a wide range of aerospace hardware, includingbut not limited toelectronically driven servos and thrust vector control (TVC) systems. Leveraging yourpreviousexperience, you will build and assemble alongside engineers and independently; all while giving design feedback and loggingaccuratebuild notes for future reference. You will use your resourcefulness and communication skills toidentifyand solve issues with theassistanceof machinists,techniciansand engineers. You willbe responsible formaintainingan efficient work area,providefeedback for its layout, tooling, and local inventory storage. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools
• Testing and validation of assemblies including vibe and thermal testing
• Soldering wire terminations and splices
• Prepping and bonding hardware
• Followingwork orders forcomponentbuilds; documentation of build steps for both new and re-occurring assembly sequences
• Owning and improving build area,including product flow and inventory
• Continually improving processes and procedures
• Precision cleaning of hardware
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps

Qualifications

• Minimum(2)years of electromechanicalassemblyexperience in aerospace or similar field
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electronics hardware
• Working knowledge of standardassembly andelectrical toolsincludingtorque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, 3Dmodelsand electrical schematics
• Experience with soldering, de-soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies.
• Proficient in working with delicate and high-value assemblies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Highest levels of organization
• Unbeatable drive and ownership
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, 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: Level1Range:$26.25-$38.52Level2Range:$32.11-$48.16Level3Range:$40.13-$60.17 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., 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

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E-Verify

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