Stoke Space
Manufacturing Engineer - Soft Goods
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $109.7k–$252.1k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Stoke Space is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and implement soft goods capabilities for their reusable launch vehicle, Nova. This role will focus on thermal protective materials and coatings, requiring collaboration with design and analysis teams throughout the vehicle lifecycle. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in materials development and process improvement.
What you'll do
- Responsible for soft goods materials (insulations, paints, foams).
- Select materials considering performance, cost, and lead time.
- Analyze, develop, and test material capabilities.
- Implement processes for fabrication, implementation, and maintenance.
- Provide design guidance for improved vehicle performance.
- Establish relationships with suppliers.
What they're looking for
- Thermal engineering
- Soft goods development
- Thermal analysis
- Process development
- Project management
- Communication
Benefits
- Equity (stock options)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Dog friendly offices
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience selecting materials for thermal protection, outlining your decision-making process.
- Walk me through a project where you had to develop a new process for manufacturing a soft good. What were the key challenges and how did you overcome them?