Facilities Engineer
$109.7k - $193.6k+ Stock options + 401(k) employer match
Senior, Expert
Bachelor's, Master's
Kent, WA, USA
HybridRelocation to Kent, Washington is required, with periodic travel to Moses Lake, Washington.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 5 years of experience engineering, designing, and/or constructing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems for critical facilities or high-performance applications such as aerospace, oil and gas, heavy equipment, power generation, amusement parks, or data centers.
- Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, fluids, and/or software.
- Strong technical knowledge of facility systems, including chilled water systems, compressed air, electrical distribution, industrial piping, compressed gases, system controls, and infrastructure utilities.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, equipment, or utility-system failures in time-sensitive operational environments.
- Experience scoping, negotiating, and managing contractors, vendors, construction, and maintenance activities in an operational environment.
- Project management experience involving facility expansion, equipment installation, commissioning, tenant improvements, or infrastructure upgrades.
- Ability to draft, read, and interpret engineering drawings, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), electrical one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and construction documents.
- Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) standards, International Building Code (IBC) standards, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and industrial safety practices.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and execute with minimal oversight in a rapidly changing environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively across engineering, manufacturing, testing, operations, and external partners.
- Proficiency with 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Willingness to relocate to Kent, Washington, with periodic travel to Moses Lake, Washington.
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
- Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification.
Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering, design, commissioning, operation, repair, and optimization of facility infrastructure systems, including chilled water and equipment cooling, electrical distribution, fire protection, compressed gases and cryogenic systems, plumbing, and industrial utilities.
- Manage facility improvement projects from concept through execution, including scope development, budgeting, contractor coordination, commissioning, and turnover to manufacturing.
- Evaluate infrastructure capacity and system performance to support manufacturing growth, new equipment installation, process changes, facility expansion, and future production requirements.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations teams to rapidly resolve facility-related constraints that affect schedules and execution.
- Create and optimize data collection and monitoring systems to track system performance, process capability, reliability, and scalability.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, P&IDs, utility maps, infrastructure standards, equipment specifications, operating procedures, commissioning documentation, maintenance procedures, and system records.
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors, including project scoping, contract negotiation, priority and task management, and enforcement of safety standards and accountability.
- Support emergency response, incident investigations, root cause investigations, and recovery efforts related to facility or infrastructure failures.
- Support development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to improve system uptime, reliability, maintainability, and equipment life.
- Coordinate and work directly with facility landlords, local government officials, permitting authorities, fire departments, utility providers, and vendors on tenant improvements, facility upgrades and repairs, and facility support.
Desired Qualifications
- An advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, mission-critical systems, data centers, or similar high-reliability operations.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- Familiarity with cryogenic systems and high-pressure gas distribution systems.
- Knowledge of building automation systems, data tracking, and industrial controls integration.
- Experience with computer-aided design (CAD) software, including Siemens NX.
- Experience with computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) platforms, reliability engineering methodologies, or maintenance planning systems.
- Understanding of environmental compliance requirements, hazardous material management, or industrial permitting processes.
- Experience supporting classified or export-controlled operations within International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)-regulated environments.
About the company
Stoke Space is developing Nova rockets with full stage reuse to enable high-cadence, lower-cost access to orbit for commercial satellite operators and government missions. The rockets are designed for rapid reuse of both stages, supporting frequent flights and lower operating costs compared to expendable or partially reusable fleets. The company is progressing toward its first orbital flight with Nova Pathfinder around early 2027, followed by Nova Block 2 capable of lifting about 15 metric tons to low Earth orbit later in the decade. Stoke aims to accelerate reusable launch development and establish a dependable, high-frequency launch capability for customers.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series E
Total Funding
$2.4B
Headquarters
Kent, Washington
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Sept. 8, 2026 Reuters said the round values Stoke near $10 billion.
- Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral advances, giving Stoke a real Florida pad.
- Kevin Weil joined the board in 2026, strengthening software, product, and fundraising credibility.
What critics are saying
- Nova Pathfinder slips past 2027, delaying revenue and handing customers to SpaceX.
- Any 2027 orbital failure stalls certification, burns cash, and forces another expensive redesign.
- Block 2 faces a brutal capital wall; one slip risks a stranded, pre-revenue company.
What makes Stoke Space unique
- 100% reusable Nova architecture targets both stages, unlike partial-reuse Falcon-class rivals.
- Sept. 2026 Series E lifted total capital to $2.3 billion, funding full-stack reuse.
- Nova Block 2 targets 15 tons to LEO, pairing medium-lift capacity with rapid turnaround.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Flexible Work Hours
- Company Equity