Stage Engineering Lead, Rocketry & Systems Owner

MaC VC; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in stock options

Comprehensive benefits (medical, den,视

401(k) with match

Paid time off and holidays

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space in Kent, WA seeks an experienced Stage RE to lead all aspects of a rocket stage, coaching a multi-disciplinary team across structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems. You’ll own the life cycle from concept to flight, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while growing the team and maintaining a culture of extreme ownership and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing design trades, risk tracking, test planning, and recruiting, with an emphasis on reliable stage

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design, build, and test experience on complex components or systems.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Experience performing design trades and trade studies.
• Experience writing and managing system requirements.
• Ability to plan and execute test campaigns for complex systems.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to work onsite in Kent, WA.

Responsibilities

• Own the outcome of delivering a highly reliable rocket stage to the launch vehicle.
• Set program direction with a customer-obsessed focus.
• Navigate design trades for your stage.
• Track risks and implement mitigations.
• Develop and maintain stage requirements and test plans.
• Communicate clearly across the company.
• Coach and inspire engineers to perform at their best.
• Grow and evolve your team and participate in recruiting.

Skills

Rocket design

Multidisciplinary engineering

Trade studies

System requirements

Team leadership

On-site collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Physics or related field

Job description

Stoke Space in Kent, WA seeks an experienced Stage RE to lead all aspects of a rocket stage, coaching a multi-disciplinary team across structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems. You’ll own the life cycle from concept to flight, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery while growing the team and maintaining a culture of extreme ownership and clear communication.

Responsibilities include directing design trades, risk tracking, test planning, and recruiting, with an emphasis on reliable stage