Manufacturing Engineer Soft Goods

At Stoke we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant sustainable and equitable future here on Earth. That is why were 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 were 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 wed love to have you join us.

We are seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic teamindeveloping our soft goods capabilities at our factory in Kent this role you willbe responsible fordeveloping thermal protective materials and coatings and standing up the capability within the factory to achieve reliable and repeatable outcomes. You will collaborate with design and analysis teams through all phases of the reusable vehicle product Stoke we value a first principles approach to this role you will own and develop thematerials process and performance capabilities of soft goods at Stoke.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the responsible engineerfor soft goods(insulations paints foamsetc) at Stoke
• Trade evaluate and selectappropriate materialsfor launch vehicle thermal and coating needsconsidering performance requirements cost and process lead time factors
• Analyze develop and prove material capabilities for soft goods through thermalenvironmental and structuralanalysis prototyping and test
• Author implement andmaintainprocesses and requirements for soft goodsfabrication implementation and maintenance
• Deliver design guidance tointernalcustomers for improved vehicle performance outcomes
• Establish andmaintainrelationships with supplierstodevelop and improveinternal quality and capabilities
• Implement or fabricate equipmentand toolingto support process development

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanicalengineering materials engineeringaerospace engineering or similar
• 3 years of professional experience withthermal testor soft goods engineering
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work across many different projects and with many different people concurrently
• Background workingwith hands-on soft goods development
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willing torelocateto Seattle WA

Benefits

• 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!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2 Range: $109725 - $148470
• Level 3 Range: $129150 - $193620
• Level 4 Range: $151305 - $252105

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements

To 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 Opportunity

The 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.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements and therefore they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

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