Integrated Stage RE

Description

Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Building a fully reusable launch system with a small team requires high levels of ownership and accountability. This is the key to Stoke’s success.

Whether you are a structures RE, turbopump RE, machinist, welder, test RE, integration technician, or Stage RE, you need to understand how your work fits into the larger company products and own the execution of the tasks assigned to them. This includes knowing where your ownership ends and where someone else’s starts, ensuring minimal overlap and no gaps.

As a Stage Integration RE at Stoke, you are responsible for the technical and programmatic execution for all pre-ship integration and test operations of the stage. You will be expected to fully understand and own the stage’s integration from design through end of life and will work with all subsystems to ensure the stage is fully functional. There are no fences and accountability ultimately lies with the RE who owns the technical scope and programmatic execution at each level of the product.

Responsibilities

• Deliver stages that are factory-acceptance-tested and ready for integrated test to the Stage Test RE in Moses Lake and support future operations as required.
• Own the engineering definition of all multi-subsystem integrated assemblies.
• This includes the product structure, drawings, and work instructions that cross multiple subsystems from an integrated forward module to the full vehicle.
• This explicitly includes coordination of multiple teams to produce an integrated product and requires multidisciplinary understanding of rockets.
• Own, track, and communicate any deltas to the nominal definition, design, and configuration for specific serial numbers of the stage in coordination with other engineering leaders at Stoke.
• Own the stage integration & factory acceptance. This includes technical integration, schedule, and CONOPs.
• You will work with a variety of teams to make this happen, but the successful integration and initial checkout of the stage is your responsibility.
• Work with the manufacturing team to ensure that we have the necessary infrastructure to accomplish the stage build and factory acceptance test goals.
• Work with the test team to ensure clean hand-offs from the factory acceptance checkouts to the integrated testing.
• Drive continuous improvement of design, manufacturing, and checkouts of rocket stages.
• Support the Stage Lead in other ancillary tasks related to integrated system design and build.
• Work on-site at Kent Headquarters (WA) but be able to travel to both Moses Lake Test Site (WA) and the Cape Canaveral Launch Site (FL) to support operations on either side of your interface as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 years hands-on experience with complex integrated systems or products
• 2 years managing or leading teams preferred
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
• Demonstrated experience working on multiple development projects through the full lifecycle, from concept through sustained operations, on an aerospace or similar high-performance product
• Demonstrated experience leading teams on complex, multi-disciplinary projects
• Proficiency with automation & control logic
• Working knowledge of product structures, PLM, and aerospace manufacturing techniques preferred
• Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem (from hand calcs to multi-physics simulations) and execute the work accordingly
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, or fluid systems at a hardware level 
• Ability to lead
• Ability to follow
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering

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 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
• Level 5 Range: $176,505 - $327,810

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.

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