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$129,150 – $252,105
Listed on Stoke Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Lead the structural and mechanical engineering for the aft section of a reusable rocket, managing a team through design, build, and flight testing of systems like propellant tanks and thrust control. This suits experienced aerospace engineers who have shipped flight hardware and want hands-on leadership in a rapid-iteration startup.
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What they ask for
Required
- 5+ years aerospace structures and mechanical design experience
- 2+ years leading an engineering team
- Designed, built, and tested space vehicle structures that have flown
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
- Proficiency with CAD software and structural analysis tools
- Hands-on fabrication and assembly experience
- U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (ITAR requirement)
Nice to have
- NX and ANSYS proficiency
- Cryogenic propellant system familiarity
- Python or MATLAB experience
- Launch vehicle design experience
- Experience mentoring junior engineers