Stoke Space · 9 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer - Machining
Stoke Space is building a fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova, to address the core challenges of space transportation. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, build, and operate a prototype production line, focusing on developing processes and tooling for efficient production of reusable rockets.
AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel
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
Qualification
Required
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!
Company
Stoke Space
Stoke Space develops fully reusable Nova rockets for orbital space mobility.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.05BKey Investors
US Innovative Technology FundIndustrious VenturesNational Science Foundation
2025-10-08Series D· $510M
2025-10-08Debt Financing· $100M
2025-01-15Series C· $260M
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