GSE Mechanisms Engineer - Launch Pad Systems

Stoke Space; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Paid Family/Parental Leave

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space in Florida is seeking a GSE Mechanisms Engineer for our Cape Canaveral operations to design, build, test, and support launch pad mechanisms for the Nova vehicle, enabling high cadence and reliability in ground operations.

You will collaborate with engineers, REs, technicians, and vendors to plan fabrication, testing, and installation of launch site equipment, while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing, building, and testing large mechanisms.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, manufacturing, or similar field.
• Proficiency with NX/Teamcenter or similar 3D CAD and configuration control software.
• Proficiency with Ansys, Femap, or other FEM analysis tools.
• Proficiency with designing for manufacturing and understanding machining, welding, GD&T.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pressurized systems.
• Familiarity with mechanical industrial standards (ASME, AWS, etc.).
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in real time.
• Ability to prioritize and execute on short timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to lead and follow as part of a team.
• Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, test, and support operations for mechanisms used for Launch Operations.
• Work closely with REs, technicians, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and execute fabrication, preparation, testing, and installation of GSE at the Launch Site.
• Collaborate with Nova Vehicle Engineers and Designers to establish requirements and interfaces.
• Collaborate with other GSE disciplines for an integrated design, such as Hydraulic, Electrical, Controls, Fluids.
• Work closely with REs, technicians, and vendors to plan, coordinate, and execute fabrication, preparation, testing, and installation of GSE from tooling to pad systems.
• Generate, execute, and maintain workflow documentation.

Skills

Mechanism design

Industrial standards

3D CAD NX/Teamcenter

FEM analysis

Machining & fabrication

Hydraulics basics

ASME/AWS standards

Troubleshooting

Prioritization

Communication

Leadership

Relocation to Cape Canaveral

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

Ansys/Femap

P&IDs & Hydraulic Schematics

Job description

Stoke Space in Florida is seeking a GSE Mechanisms Engineer for our Cape Canaveral operations to design, build, test, and support launch pad mechanisms for the Nova vehicle, enabling high cadence and reliability in ground operations.

You will collaborate with engineers, REs, technicians, and vendors to plan fabrication, testing, and installation of launch site equipment, while ensuring manufacturability and compliance with industry standards.