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$129,150 – $327,810
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 the definition and validation of vibration, shock, and acoustic environments for a reusable launch vehicle, combining analytical modeling with hands-on test support. It suits experienced structural dynamics engineers who can own a technical domain, mentor others, and move quickly in a space technology environment.
Our summary, not Stoke Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- 8+ years of professional experience
- 5+ years in dynamic environments or structural dynamics
- NASTRAN or equivalent for dynamic and modal analysis
- Vibroacoustic analysis software (Wave6 or VAOne)
- MATLAB or Python programming
- Strong fundamentals in structural dynamics and vibroacoustics
- Hands-on experience with accelerometers and data acquisition
- Ability to mentor junior engineers
- Leadership of vibroacoustics efforts across vehicle systems
- Team collaboration
- Clear oral and written communication
Nice to have
- Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of aerospace testing standards (SMC-S-016, GEVS)
- Prior experience with launch vehicle or rocket engine dynamic environments
- Experience defining acoustic forcing functions for plume and aero-acoustics