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Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Sr)

Stoke Space

Kent, WA · full time · Mid

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

Stoke is hiring mechanical engineers to design and optimize structural and thermal systems for their reusable rocket. This role suits engineers who thrive on hardware ownership, fast problem-solving, and seeing designs through from concept to flight.

Our summary, not Stoke Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2+ years hands-on hardware design, building, and testing experience
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD (NX preferred)
  • GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Structural analysis with hand calculations and FEA
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing)
  • Mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics)
  • Ability to take ownership and work independently

Nice to have

  • NX and ANSYS experience
  • Aerospace, automotive, or high-performance hardware background
  • Launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or cryogenic systems experience
  • Design for extreme environments (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, vacuum)
  • Test campaign experience including test planning and data analysis
  • Avionics integration, harness routing, or electronics packaging experience
  • Experience in fast-paced startups or rapid development environments
  • Track record shipping hardware from concept to production

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