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Full-Time

Director of People

Posted on 6/27/2024

Stoke Space

Stoke Space

51-200 employees

Develops reusable rockets for environmental data

Data & Analytics
Aerospace

Compensation Overview

$150k - $220kAnnually

Expert

Kent, WA, USA

Requires on-site presence at Kent, WA headquarters.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Agile
Communications
Management
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, management, organizational development, human resources, or closely related field
  • Minimum of 12+ years of experience in a role demonstrating expertise and thought leadership in implementing talent management solutions to include talent acquisition management and development, leadership development, human resource policies and practices, and cultural scaling.
  • Experience operating within a fast moving, hardware focused, agile environment.
  • Demonstrated aptitude for learning with the flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and navigate ambiguous situations
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and participating as an individual contributor to drive successful business outcomes
  • Experience collaborating with executives to ensure employee-satisfaction regarding project and/or process goals, objectives, strategic plans
  • Must be willing to travel 25% of the time
  • Outstanding organization and project management skills with the ability to manage the delivery of high-quality, on-time programs in a dynamic environment.
  • Exceptional interpersonal, collaboration, communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to collaborate with managers with diverse needs in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Willing to work on-site at our Kent, WA headquarters.
Responsibilities
  • Oversite of Talent Acquisition and Human Resources functions
  • Develop Human Resources process and policy
  • Support the Talent Acquisition org
  • Benefit & Compensation planning and execution
  • Manage full lifecycle of the employee experience
  • Provide strategy and input around employer branding
  • Own performance review process
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to direct reports

Stoke Space Technologies focuses on developing fully reusable rockets to provide regular access to and from Earth's orbit. Their rockets are designed to operate daily, allowing clients such as research institutions, government agencies like NASA, and private companies to gather essential satellite data. This data helps in understanding and addressing global environmental changes, including monitoring Earth's fresh water and studying human health from space. Unlike many competitors, Stoke emphasizes sustainability and environmental preservation in their operations. The goal is to promote sustainable growth on Earth by leveraging space technology to provide valuable insights into environmental issues.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$313.9M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

28%

1 year growth

51%

2 year growth

109%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Stoke Space's significant funding rounds, including a $100M investment, indicate strong financial backing and growth potential.
  • The company's innovative approach to fully reusable rockets could drastically reduce launch costs, making space access more affordable and frequent.
  • Partnerships with high-profile clients like NASA and the U.S. intelligence community enhance Stoke's credibility and market position.

What critics are saying

  • The technical challenges of developing fully reusable rockets are immense and could lead to delays or failures.
  • The space technology sector is highly competitive, with established players like SpaceX and Rocket Lab posing significant threats.

What makes Stoke Space unique

  • Stoke Space focuses on developing 100% reusable rockets, unlike many competitors who only partially reuse rocket stages.
  • Their emphasis on environmental preservation and sustainable growth sets them apart in the space technology sector.
  • Stoke's business model leverages satellite data to address global environmental changes, providing a unique value proposition beyond just space access.

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