Stoke Space
Stage Responsible Engineer (RE)
$151K–$393K
Kent, Washington +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 30, 2026
- Location
- Kent, Washington
Kent, Washington, United States - Experience
- 8+ years of experience in design, build, and test of complex components or systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, physics, or a related 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 meet ITAR requirements.
About the job
Owns the full lifecycle and delivery of a rocket stage, directing its technical work and engineering team from concept through design, testing, launch, reuse, and iteration.
What you'll do
- Set stage direction, manage complex design trades, requirements, risks, and test plans.
- Deliver a reliable stage to the integrated launch vehicle on time and on budget.
- Lead, coach, hire, and develop engineers while communicating stage work across the company.
What they ask for
- Broad experience across engineering disciplines, including mechanical, structural, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems.
- Previous individual-contributor ownership of a part or system lifecycle from concept through development and qualification.
- Experience with complex trade studies, requirements, and test campaign planning.
- Experience leading, hiring, coaching, and performance-managing engineers; excellent written and verbal communication.
Pay
$151,305 - $252,105 USD base salary; $176,505 - $327,810 USD base salary; $262,185 - $393,435 USD base salary
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