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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
This role leads materials engineering strategy and testing programs for a reusable rocket engine company, owning material selection, characterization, qualification, and failure analysis across multiple systems. It suits someone with 3+ years of materials experience who has shipped high-reliability hardware and wants to own end-to-end material strategy at a growth-stage aerospace company.
Our summary, not Stoke Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in materials engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in material selection, characterization, qualification, testing, and failure analysis
- Experience across multiple material systems: metals, soft goods, coatings, powder metallurgy, welding, heat treatment
- Proficiency with metallography, microscopy, and mechanical testing techniques
- Track record of material and process decisions validated through flight or high-reliability hardware programs
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident or eligible for required ITAR authorization
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or related field
- Experience architecting M&P programs for rocket systems across full development lifecycle
- Familiarity with ASTM, NASA, AWS industry standards
- Expertise in fracture mechanics, corrosion control, statistics, and failure analysis