Stoke Space
Assembly Technician - Aft End
Kent, Washington +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 4, 2026
- Location
- Kent, Washington
Kent, Washington, United States - Experience
- 3+ years; experience may be in aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, complex mechanical assembly, or rocket/jet engine assembly and test.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), to meet ITAR export-control requirements.
About the job
Builds and integrates rocket engines, structures, fluid lines, avionics, and other flight-critical systems on the reusable launch vehicle’s aft end.
What you'll do
- Lead aft-end build and integration, including layout, tooling, processes, scheduling, and daily tasking.
- Install and align flight-critical hardware; support pneumatic and cryogenic testing, leak checks, and functional checkouts.
- Troubleshoot integration issues, document work and non-conformances, and maintain cleanliness and safety standards.
What they ask for
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, complex mechanical assembly, or rocket/jet engine assembly and test.
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Proficiency with precision measuring instruments and calibrated hand tools.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, communication, organization, and ability to motivate and hold a team accountable.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with launch vehicle assembly, integration, or testing; experience with cryogenic fluids and high-pressure systems.
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices; familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, 5S, 3D CAD software, or ERP/MRP systems.
Pay
$32.11 - $48.16 USD base salary (Level 2); $40.13 - $60.17 USD base salary (Level 3)
Tools
torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, 3D CAD software, ERP/MRP systems, Lean Manufacturing, 5S
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