Stage Lead Engineer: End-to-End Rocket Systems Ownership

stokespacetechnologies; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in stock options

Comprehensive benefits (medical, denst

401(k) with employer match

4 weeks PTO

11 holidays

Parental leave

On-site gym / wellness stipend

Dog friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space Technologies, based in Kent, WA, seeks an experienced Stage RE to lead all aspects of a rocket stage from concept through testing and delivery. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team across mechanical, propulsion, avionics, and structures, driving design trades and requirements to a reliable, on-time, on-budget stage.

You will coach engineers, shape program direction, and recruit top talent while maintaining a customer-focused mindset and ensuring rigorous execution in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or related field.
• 8+ years of design, build, and test of complex components or systems.
• Experience leading and inspiring a team of engineers.
• Experience owning full lifecycle from concept to qualification.
• Ability to perform complex design trades and trade studies.
• Experience writing and managing requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

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 execute appropriate mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain stage requirements and test plans.
• Communicate clearly to contextualize your work across the entire company.
• Coach and inspire your team members to perform at their highest potential.
• Foster the Responsible Engineer (RE) Mentality - encouraging your team to demonstrate extreme ownership, excellent communication, and relentless pursuit of execution.
• Grow and evolve your team as required and be actively involved in recruiting new talent.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Systems engineering

Propulsion

Avionics

Structural engineering

Fluid systems

Trade studies

Requirements management

Team leadership

Communication

8+ years experience

On-site Kent WA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering

Physics related field

Job description

Stoke Space Technologies, based in Kent, WA, seeks an experienced Stage RE to lead all aspects of a rocket stage from concept through testing and delivery. You will manage a multi-disciplinary team across mechanical, propulsion, avionics, and structures, driving design trades and requirements to a reliable, on-time, on-budget stage.

You will coach engineers, shape program direction, and recruit top talent while maintaining a customer-focused mindset and ensuring rigorous execution in a