# Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy GSE Mechanisms

Hiring organization: [Stoke Space](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/stoke-space)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/ceb6ae7e-e5d9-4094-a9f4-768cc05ce3cd

Listed on Stoke Space's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Cape Canaveral, FL
- Salary: 109725 – 193620 USD per year

## Summary

This role involves designing, building, and testing mechanisms for launch pad ground support equipment at a Florida spaceport, supporting a reusable rocket's daily flight operations. It suits experienced mechanical engineers who thrive on hands-on problem-solving in high-stakes hardware environments and want direct involvement in getting rockets off the ground.

_Our summary, not Stoke Space's wording._

## Skills named

ANSYS, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), Hydraulics, Siemens NX

## Required

- 3+ years designing, building, and testing large mechanisms
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering
- NX/Teamcenter or equivalent 3D CAD and configuration management
- Ansys, Femap, or equivalent FEM analysis tools
- Design for manufacturing expertise including machining, welding, and GD&T
- Familiarity with hydraulics and pressurized systems basics
- Knowledge of mechanical standards like ASME and AWS
- Real-time problem-solving and troubleshooting ability
- Ability to work on short timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Willingness to relocate to Cape Canaveral, Florida
- U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident

## Nice to have

- 5+ years of experience at a launch site or similar high-performance facility
- Experience with T-0 Release Devices
- Knowledge of AFSPCMAN 91-710 and Space Force range requirements
- Experience reading P&IDs and hydraulic schematics

Apply on Stoke Space's site: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stokespacetechnologies/jobs/6150704004