Stoke Space
Materials & Process Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $129.2k–$252.1k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Stoke is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to play a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and performance of their reusable launch vehicle, Nova. This position will lead material strategy, testing, and qualification efforts across various hardware systems, collaborating closely with design and manufacturing teams. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in material selection, characterization, and failure analysis, contributing to a robust material property database and the development of Stoke's materials characterization lab.
What you'll do
- Serve as the responsible M&P engineer for key hardware components.
- Select appropriate materials considering performance, cost, and sustainability.
- Design and execute material characterization programs, including mechanical testing and failure analysis.
- Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations.
- Evaluate and manage material suppliers.
- Define material qualification strategies.
What they're looking for
- Materials Science
- Material Characterization
- Mechanical Testing
- Failure Analysis
- Metallography
- Microscopy
- Material Selection
- ASTM Standards
Benefits
- Equity (stock options)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with material selection for high-reliability applications.
- Walk me through your process for conducting failure analysis and determining root cause.