System Architect

The role

You will develop architecture concepts and system requirements for future iterations of the Nova launch system. You will perform first-order analysis and trade studies to evaluate concepts and support implementation into real hardware.

What you will do

• Develop conceptual system architecture, concept of operations, and functional capabilities
• Define system requirements and decompose requirements to lower-level products
• Perform first-order analysis to validate assumptions and generate performance estimations
• Define system-level approaches to reliability and performance margin management
• Support products through detailed design, integration, test, and operations
• Provide cross-system technical insight to identify and mitigate risks

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar field
• 10+ years of experience in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and a rapid development process
• Exceptional command of fundamentals in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace structures, mechanisms, propulsion systems, avionics, software, or flight dynamics
• Ability to understand and apply fundamentals for first-order analysis across all disciplines
• Ability to move quickly and make decisions in an environment of uncertainty
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to lead and follow

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar field
• Experience on a launch vehicle and/or spacecraft program from early concept definition through flight test

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 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., 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 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 company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing cost and increasing availability.