Stoke Space
Mechanical Design Engineer - Heavy GSE Mechanisms
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $109.7k–$193.6k
- Mid level
- On-site · Cape Canaveral, Florida
- 3+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Stoke is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team at Cape Canaveral, supporting the development and operations of Launch Pad Mechanisms for their reusable Nova launch vehicle. This role involves designing, testing, and supporting mechanisms, as well as collaborating with various engineering disciplines and vendors to ensure seamless launch operations. Candidates should possess strong CAD and FEA skills, a manufacturing mindset, and experience in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
What you'll do
- Design, fabricate, test, and support Launch Operations mechanisms.
- Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and vendors throughout the fabrication and testing process.
- Establish requirements and interfaces with Nova Vehicle Engineers and Designers.
- Create and maintain documentation for workflows and processes.
- Ensure integrated designs with other GSE disciplines (hydraulics, electrical, controls).
What they're looking for
- NX/Teamcenter (or similar CAD)
- Machining
- Welding
- Hydraulics
- Design for Manufacturing
Benefits
- Equity (stock options)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid Family/Parental Leave
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience designing and testing large-scale mechanical mechanisms.
- How do you approach troubleshooting a mechanical system experiencing unexpected behavior?