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Stoke Space · 1 day ago

Avionics Mechanical Engineering Manager

Kent, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$168K/yr - $312K/yr

5+ years exp

Stoke Space Technologies is focused on building a sustainable space economy through innovative space transportation solutions. They are seeking an Avionics Mechanical Engineering Manager to lead the design and development of mechanical solutions for flight avionics hardware, guiding a team through complex technical challenges and ensuring the successful integration of avionics systems.

AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the technical roadmap for stage avionics mechanical design on current and future vehicles

Lead the execution of avionics mechanical designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations

Hire, grow, and mentor a team of avionics mechanical engineers

Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, avionics, thermodynamics, and rocket operations

Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration

Design, analyze, manufacture, and test flight avionics including enclosures and secondary structure

Lead design reviews both internally and externally

Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet the launch target

Qualification

Avionics mechanical systemsCADAnalysis toolsProject managementThermal analysisManufacturing processesTeam leadershipCoachingCommunicationMentoringAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of experience in design, build, analysis and/or testing of avionics mechanical systems or similar

1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers

Project management experience including developing budgets and schedules, and managing resources

Proficiency with relevant CAD and analysis tools (NX, ANSYS, Excel, Matlab, or equivalent)

Experience working with PCB designers and exposure to PCB layout

Hands on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A proven ability to mentor and coach

Mastery of fundamentals

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar

Preferred

Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Experience designing electronics component packaging and secondary structure for extreme environments

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication

Exposure to high volume production designs with a focus on design for manufacturability

Exposure to designing for high vibration environments

Ability to perform thermal analysis for avionics components

Experience with fatigue and thermal testing of electro-mechanical assemblies

Ability to perform structures hand calculations

Solid understanding and application of GD&T

Experience with harness routing

Rigorous attention to detail

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!