Stage Responsible Engineer (RE)

The role

The Stage Responsible Engineer manages all aspects of a rocket stage including structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems. This role owns the full life cycle from conceptual design through launch, reuse, and block iteration.

What you will do

• Deliver a highly reliable rocket stage to the launch vehicle on time and on budget
• Set program direction to stay customer obsessed
• Execute complex design trades for the stage
• Track risks and execute mitigation plans
• Develop and maintain stage requirements and test plans
• Communicate work across the company
• Coach and inspire team members
• Foster the Responsible Engineer Mentality
• Grow and evolve the team and participate in recruiting

Required qualifications

• Exceptional command of the fundamentals
• Broad experience across mechanical, structural, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems
• Previous ownership as an individual contributor across the full life cycle of a part or system
• Experience executing complex trade studies
• Experience writing and managing component and system level requirements
• Experience designing and planning test campaigns for complex systems
• Experience leading and inspiring a team of engineers
• Experience hiring, coaching, and performance managing team members
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in design, build, and test of complex components or systems

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 holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, 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
• Company 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.