Jobs in Kent, WA
89 open roles — posted here, and found on employers' own careers sites.
7 new this week, 12 the week before, counting only boards we were already tracking.
Median posted pay $127,000 from the 58 roles here that state a range. Only some employers state pay, and the ones that do skew to California and New York, where the law requires it.
Structures Fabricator (Sheet Metal)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $60 / hour
This role involves operating and maintaining sheet metal fabrication equipment to produce components for reusable rocket structures, with emphasis on press brake and laser cutting work. It suits people with hands-on metal fabrication experience who thrive in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and want to contribute directly to spaceflight hardware.
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Summer 2027 Internship - Operations
Stoke Space
Internship · Kent, WA · $28 – $40 / hour
This is a summer internship across operations, business development, legal, and sales roles at a space launch company. You'll own real projects with mentorship from experienced staff, working full-time onsite for 10–14 weeks starting May 2027.
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Summer 2027 Internship - Software
Stoke Space
Internship · Kent, WA · $28 – $40 / hour
Stoke Space is hiring software engineering interns for summer 2027 across three specialized teams working on reusable launch vehicle technology, from web-based manufacturing tools to real-time flight control systems. The role suits STEM undergraduates and recent graduates comfortable with fast-paced, ownership-driven work on mission-critical aerospace software.
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Summer 2027 Internship - Engineering
Stoke Space
Internship · Kent, WA · $28 – $40 / hour
Stoke is hiring interns across engineering disciplines—mechanical, electrical, avionics, manufacturing, and test—to contribute directly to the design and operation of their reusable launch vehicle. This internship suits current undergraduates and recent graduates with hands-on engineering experience who can work full-time onsite for 10–14 weeks starting May 2027.
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Vehicle Software Engineer – Rust Controls
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $123,480 – $289,380
Build automation frameworks and control systems for a reusable rocket's vehicle software, composing hardware behaviors that engineers use for testing and flight operations. This role suits someone comfortable with distributed systems, low-level control abstractions, and the pace of a space transportation startup.
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Software Development Manager, Integrations - Boltline
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $192,885 – $347,235
Lead a team of software engineers building and maintaining integrations for Stoke's Boltline manufacturing platform, balancing hands-on technical work with people management and product ownership. This role suits experienced engineers ready to step into leadership while staying deeply involved in the technical decisions that shape the integration layer.
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Structures Fabricator (Domes)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $60 / hour
This role involves hands-on fabrication, welding, and assembly of precision rocket structures for a reusable launch vehicle program. You'll work directly with engineering teams to iterate manufacturing processes, improve quality and throughput, and take ownership of critical hardware that reaches space.
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Mechanical Design Manager - Nova Stage 1 Aft
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $252,105
Lead the mechanical and structural design of the aft end for a reusable launch vehicle, managing a team through design, build, test, and flight operations. This role suits experienced aerospace engineers with a track record of flight-qualified hardware who want hands-on ownership of complex systems in a fast-moving startup.
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Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Sr)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA
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.
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Security Administrator
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $89,040 – $166,950
This hands-on security administration role at a space launch company involves managing technical security controls across cloud and on-premise infrastructure, from identity systems to endpoint protection and vulnerability management. It suits someone with 3+ years in security operations or systems administration who can work independently, translate compliance frameworks into practical configurations, and investigate security incidents in a fast-paced startup environment.
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Recruiting Coordinator
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $31 – $58 / hour
Stoke Space seeks a Recruiting Coordinator to manage interview logistics, candidate communication, and onboarding for their aerospace manufacturing startup in Kent, Washington. The role combines scheduling coordination, candidate experience delivery, and HR operations support for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving processes.
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NDT Inspector L2 - Eddy Current
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $48 / hour
This role inspects spacecraft components using eddy current techniques to catch defects in welds and machined parts before they reach orbit. It suits quality-focused technicians ready to step up from Level I certification or those already at Level II who want to grow within a rapidly expanding aerospace manufacturer.
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Manufacturing Engineer - Soft Goods
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $109,725 – $252,105
Stoke is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and scale soft goods capabilities—insulation, coatings, and thermal protection materials—for their reusable launch vehicles. This role suits someone with hands-on materials engineering experience who can own the entire lifecycle from material selection through factory implementation and supplier management.
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Assembly Technician - Electromechanical
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $26 – $60 / hour
Stoke is hiring an Electromechanical Assembly Technician to build and test aerospace hardware for their reusable rocket systems, including servo motors and thrust vector control mechanisms. This role suits someone with hands-on electromechanical assembly experience who can work precisely with high-value components, solve problems collaboratively, and take ownership of their work area.
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Materials & Process Engineer
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $252,105
This role leads materials engineering strategy and execution for a reusable rocket vehicle, overseeing material selection, testing, qualification, and failure analysis across engines, structures, and other systems. It suits experienced materials engineers who want hands-on responsibility for flight hardware and the ability to shape engineering practices at a growth-stage aerospace company.
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Avionics - Stage Integration & Test Engineer
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $123,000 – $252,105
This role leads the integration and testing of avionics systems for a reusable launch vehicle, bridging mechanical, electrical, and software domains from design through flight operations. You'll own the complete lifecycle of avionics hardware, from schematics and test planning to troubleshooting on the launch pad and supporting actual flights.
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Avionics Integration Technician
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $26 – $48 / hour
This role involves assembling, testing, and installing avionics systems and wire harnesses for reusable rockets, requiring precision work with aerospace-grade components and custom test equipment. It suits someone with hands-on electronics assembly experience who wants to contribute directly to spacecraft production.
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Senior Fluids Engineer
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $327,810
Stoke is hiring a Senior Fluids Engineer to design, build, and test fluid systems for their reusable rocket stages, handling the full lifecycle from concept through flight qualification. This role suits someone with deep expertise in cryogenic and propulsion systems who wants hands-on ownership and the pace of a launch-vehicle startup.
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Senior Components Engineer (Valves & Actuators)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $151,305 – $327,810
Senior engineer designing and qualifying valves and actuators for a reusable launch vehicle, responsible for the complete lifecycle from requirements and CAD modeling through manufacturing, testing, and field troubleshooting. This role suits experienced mechanical or aerospace engineers comfortable moving fast in a startup environment, balancing hands-on hardware work with analysis and cross-team coordination.
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Additive Technician
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $26 – $48 / hour
This is a full-time hands-on manufacturing role operating metallic 3D printers and supporting equipment on a aerospace production shop floor. The ideal candidate has experience in trades, machining, or assembly work and can troubleshoot quickly in a fast-moving startup while maintaining rigorous standards for complex components.
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Assembly Technician - Engines (Andromeda)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $60 / hour
You'll assemble precision rocket engines and sub-assemblies for a reusable launch vehicle, working from drawings and CAD models while providing design feedback to engineers. This role suits experienced manufacturing technicians who thrive in fast-paced environments and can manage complex, high-value assemblies independently.
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CNC Machinist
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $32 – $48 / hour
You'll set up, operate, and program CNC mills and lathes to produce precision aerospace parts for reusable rockets, working closely with engineers to iterate designs and troubleshoot in a fast-moving machine shop. This role suits experienced machinists who take ownership of quality, can self-direct, and want to contribute to hardware that enables space access.
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Dynamic Environments Engineer (Mid-Sr)
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $327,810
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.
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Principal EMI/EMC Engineer
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $129,150 – $327,810
This role establishes the electromagnetic compatibility and interference program for a reusable launch vehicle from the ground up, managing requirements, testing, and certification across all subsystems. It suits an experienced aerospace EMI/EMC engineer ready to own a critical function at an early-stage company and drive decisions that directly affect mission success.
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Software Integration Engineer - HIL
Stoke Space
Full-time · Kent, WA · $98,805 – $231,525
This role bridges software and hardware for a reusable rocket company, managing the configuration and integration of ground support equipment and hardware-in-the-loop test systems. You'll write software to control physical infrastructure, design test racks, and troubleshoot the stack from code to hardware to get their launch vehicle to the pad.
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