Integrated Stage RE

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. 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