Manufacturing Engineer - Machining

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.

Description
Fully reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are seeking a full-time Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. This purpose of this role is to design, build, and operate a prototype production line within our factory in Kent. You will be responsible for developing processes, designing tooling, and driving DFM into the product to enable the production of a fully reusable rocket that is simple to produce. A qualified candidate will take a first principles approach to move decisively and create an iterative production line design from machining parts through shipping a fully integrated rocket. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic technical direction and guidance on complex hardware, influencing design and architecture to ensure optimal product

• Implement machining process controls that reduces impact of recurring iteration and maintain attention towards growth and testing opportunities

• Work with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engines, structures, avionics and valves, to ensure seamless integration of machining processes

• Leverage latest technologies and programming strategies to reduce in-cycle intervention

• Develop and optimize new machining processes, improve existing ones, and create necessary tooling and fixtures to improve efficiency, quality, and safety

• Identifying and resolving complex technical issues related to machining processes, equipment and product quality

• Inform machine/equipment acquisitions to add novel capabilities, increase rate on recurring product, and maintain capacity for part development

Qualifications

• Experience with detailed mechanical designs including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and especially assemblies.

• Strong fundamentals in GD&T, tolerance stackups

• Demonstrated understanding of configuration management and change control

• 3+ years experience in a manufacturing environment

• Experience designing tooling and fixturing

• Proficiency in process development and research

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar

• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.

• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Company-paid life and disability insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer match

• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off

• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)

• Paid Family/Parental Leave

• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $95,550 - $120,645

• Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470

• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis.

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Opportunity

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.