Stoke Space
Flight System Safety Responsible Engineer
$110K–$252K
Kent, Washington +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Location
- Kent, Washington
Kent, Washington, United States - Experience
- 2+ years in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and a rapid development process.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar field.
- 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 comply with ITAR requirements.
About the job
Design, integrate, test, verify, and support launch operations for the rocket’s Flight Termination System to ensure flight safety.
What you'll do
- Design the Flight Termination System and its interfaces with rocket hardware and safety regulations.
- Integrate FTS components and define and conduct qualification and integrated tests from production through launch.
- Verify tailored RCC319 and RCC324 requirements, document evidence for government entities, and manage configuration and readiness reviews.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a similar field.
- 2+ years of experience in an engineering role on a complex, high-performance, high-reliability product in a rapid development process.
- Exceptional command of flight dynamics and statistics fundamentals; familiarity with mechanical design and component testing fundamentals.
- Experience with simulation and modeling of physical systems; excellent written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Experience with flight safety regulations.
Pay
$109,725 - $148,470 (base salary); $129,150 - $193,620 (base salary); $151,305 - $252,105 (base salary)
Tools
RCC319, RCC324
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