Structural Dynamicist – Early Career
Stoke Space is pioneering the development of Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flights. The company is seeking a Structural Analyst to join their team in Kent, Washington. This role is integral to ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of various launch vehicle and engine components.
As a Structural Analyst, you will be responsible for performing comprehensive strength, stability, and lifting analyses of launch vehicle and engine components. Collaborating closely with Responsible Engineers, you will work in a hardware-rich environment to enhance the structural integrity of parts and develop qualification rationale and test plans. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with aerospace structures across different systems, contributing to the advancement of reusable space transportation.
Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or similar systems is required. Strong fundamentals in structural mechanics, including static, fatigue, and fracture analysis, are essential. Proficiency with commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN, along with scripting or automation skills in Python or MATLAB, is preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary, as is the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
Stoke Space offers a comprehensive benefits package, including equity in the form of stock options, subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and four weeks of paid time off. Additional benefits include ten holidays (including an end-of-year closure), paid family/parental leave, an on-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location), and dog-friendly offices.
Joining Stoke Space means becoming part of a mission-driven, collaborative team dedicated to revolutionizing space transportation. The company emphasizes ownership of work, rapid iteration, and continuous learning, providing an environment where employees can significantly impact the future of space exploration.