Stage Engineering Lead: Spaceflight Ownership & Growth

Stoke Space; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 393,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity – stock options for regular, FT

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with employer match

Holidays – 11 days

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space is seeking a Stage RE to manage all aspects of a rocket stage, including structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluids. You will lead a team of engineers through full life cycles from concept to launch, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of a highly reliable stage to the integrated vehicle.

You will recruit and grow talent, set program direction, and drive design trades while maintaining clear communication across the company and maintaining a culture of ownership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of design, build, and test of complex components or systems.
• Experience owning full life cycle from concept to qualification.
• Experience leading teams of engineers and performing trade studies.

Responsibilities

• Own the ultimate outcome of delivering a highly reliable rocket stage to the launch vehicle, on time, and on budget.
• Set program direction with the goal of staying customer obsessed.
• Navigate and execute complex design trades for your stage.
• Track risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain stage requirements and test plans.
• Communicate clearly across the company.
• Coach and inspire team members to perform at their best.
• Foster ownership and relentless execution within the team.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Structural engineering

Avionics

Propulsion

Fluid systems

Team leadership

Requirements management

Trade studies

Design life cycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field

Job description

Stoke Space is seeking a Stage RE to manage all aspects of a rocket stage, including structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluids. You will lead a team of engineers through full life cycles from concept to launch, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery of a highly reliable stage to the integrated vehicle.

You will recruit and grow talent, set program direction, and drive design trades while maintaining clear communication across the company and maintaining a culture of ownership and