Structures Design Engineer

The role

You will own the design, analysis, and first build of various rocket components. This includes pressurized and unpressurized structures, thrust structures, load path definition, and secondary structures.

What you will do

• Define the structural design of the rocket in coordination with owners of other portions of the vehicle
• Analyze structural components of the rocket and write margin summaries
• Procure and manage all hardware for components and structures that you own
• Work side-by-side with manufacturing & test engineers to get the first several articles built and tested
• Track and disposition non-conformances for structural hardware
• Manage the budget and schedule for the structural components that you own

Required qualifications

• 2+ years in industry experience with design, build, and/or testing of vehicle structures
• Exceptional command of fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience working on one or more development projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through sustained operations, on an aerospace or similar high-performance product
• Proficiency with CAD software
• Proficiency with analysis software
• Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem and execute the work accordingly
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Nice to have

• NX preferred
• ANSYS preferred
• Familiarity with launch vehicle design desired
• cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 11 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work.