Structures - Senior Design Engineer

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.DescriptionFully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. As a Senior Structures Design Engineer on this launch vehicle, you will provide technical leadership and help build engineering guidelines for the design of pressurized structures, primary structures, thrust structures, secondary structure and load path definition. You will also be a Responsible Engineer for significant sub-systems on our vehicles which will require owning a hardware project from requirements definition, through development, design, analysis, build, test, integration onto the vehicle, and flight. We are a small and motivated team, and you will need to work across disciplines with engineers and technicians to get the job done. You will have the opportunity to help build and test your own hardware so be ready to pick up a wrench and stand side by side with our fabrication team. This role will also provide mentorship to our younger team members and interns.Qualifications8 years minimum experience in working in aerospace primary structuresDesigned, built and tested structures that have flownExceptional command of fundamentalsDemonstrated proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred), should be able to talk to multiple examples of bothAbility to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics finite element solutions) and execute the work accordinglyFamiliarity with launch vehicle design desired (cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred)Experience with technical mentoring of junior engineersExcellent written and verbal communicationBachelor’s degree in engineeringResponsibilitiesDefine the structural design of the rocket in coordination with owners of other portions of the vehicleAnalyze structural components of the rocket and write margin summaries. You will have to help build and define load cases.Procure and manage all hardware for components and structures that you ownWork side-by-side with manufacturing & test engineers to get your hardware built, tested and integrated onto the vehicleHelp build design tools and guidelines that will accelerate development of structural componentsTrack and disposition non-conformances for structural hardwareManage the budget and schedule for the structural components that you ownBenefitsEquity – We are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time prehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceCompany-paid life and disability insurance401(k) plan with employer match4 weeks’ Paid Time OffHolidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)Paid Family/Parental LeaveOn-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)Dog friendly offices!CompensationTarget Levels:Level 4 range: $144,100 - $240,100Level 5 range: $168,100 - $312,200Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.ITAR RequirementsTo 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 OpportunityThe 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-07