Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Sr)

The role

You will own mechanical and structural hardware from concept through flight operations. This includes designing, analyzing, building, testing, and integrating rocket systems like primary structures, fluids, and avionics packaging.

What you will do

• Own mechanical and structural hardware from concept through flight operations
• Design and analyze structural components, fluids and avionics component packaging, and vehicle integration hardware
• Perform structural and thermal analysis using hand calculations and FEA
• Write margin summaries
• Create CAD models and manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T
• Work directly with machinists, welders, and technicians to build and test hardware
• Procure parts, manage suppliers, and keep hardware on schedule and on budget
• Troubleshoot failures, disposition non-conformances, and drive root cause corrective action
• Test and improve hardware including vibration, thermal, structural, and pressure
• Lead design reviews and communicate technical decisions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
• 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience designing, building, and testing hardware
• Exceptional command of mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics)
• Proficiency with 3D CAD
• Creating detailed manufacturing drawings
• Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Experience with structural analysis—both hand calcs and FEA
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes (machining, sheet metal, welding, additive manufacturing)
• Proven ability to take ownership, work independently, and deliver results
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with NX and ANSYS (or similar tools)
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or other high-performance hardware
• Familiarity with launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or cryogenic systems
• Experience designing for extreme environments (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, vacuum)
• Hands-on experience with test campaigns
• Exposure to avionics integration, harness routing, or electronics packaging
• Experience in fast-paced startup or rapid development environments
• Track record of shipping hardware from first principles through production

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 as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• 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
• Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm identity and employment eligibility

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing cost and increasing availability.