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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
You'll lead structural analysis and own the integrity of subsystems on a reusable launch vehicle, mentoring engineers and translating top-level requirements into validated designs. This role suits experienced aerospace analysts ready to move from individual contributor work into technical leadership on a fully reusable rocket.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 7-10 years of experience with launch vehicles, rocket engines, or equivalent
- Structural mechanics fundamentals including static strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture mechanics
- Experience with commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
- Basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred)
- Experience interpreting and verifying against structural requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative mindset with ability to both contribute and implement team decisions
- Demonstrated ability to mentor other engineers
- U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status or eligible for ITAR authorization
Nice to have
- Master's degree in related technical field
- Experience developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
- Knowledge of launch vehicle structural design standards (NASA STD 5012, AIAA-S-080)
- Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
- Familiarity with damage tolerance approaches and tools (NASA STD 5019, NASGRO)