The board
- Where
- Kent, Washington
- Posted
- Jan 13
At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.
Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.
Description
Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Structural analysis is at the heart of making parts, assemblies, and systems last for thousands of uses.
What you'd do
- Build analytical models to assess various failure modes on launch vehicle and/or rocket engine hardware
- Document analysis results and structural rationale for components and systems
- Review the stress work of others
- Develop loads and load cases, communicate them to stakeholders, and implement them in analysis as needed
- Identify required structural testing, develop test plans, and participate in validation testing
- Identify shortfalls in material databases and develop test plans to gather required data
- Develop tools and methods to improve speed and consistency of analysis
- Mentor and train other engineers in stress analysis techniques
- Plan testing and collect data to validate loads and material allowable assumptions, and use test results to improve analysis models
- Other responsibilities as required
What they want
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or other transferrable experience
- Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static, fatigue, and fracture
- Experience with common commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
- Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred) for analysis workflow improvement
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with ability to both contribute ideas and implement team decisions
What you get
- Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
- Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
- Dog friendly offices!
- Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470