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Mechanical Design Manager - Nova Stage 1 Aft

Stoke Space · Kent, Washington

Posted about 3 months ago · $129,150 - $193,620

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
76 days
Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 84 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
high
70 stale, 0 reposted of 70 open
Hiring momentum
85 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-29

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stoke Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stoke Space .

About this role

The Mechanical Design Manager for Stage 1 Aft End at Stoke will lead a team of engineers in the design, development, integration, and testing of structural and mechanical systems for the Nova launch vehicle. This role involves providing technical leadership, overseeing the integration of fluid systems, and mentoring junior engineers while maintaining a collaborative and hands-on approach to building and testing hardware.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stoke Space as an employer.

What you need

  • 5+ years of experience in aerospace structures and mechanical design
  • 2+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
  • Designed, built and tested structures that have flown
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or similar
  • Exceptional command of fundamentals in structural design
  • Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred)

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with launch vehicle design (cryogenic propellant familiarity preferred)

What you get

  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
  • 10 holidays (including an end-of-year closure)

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Requires hands-on involvement in hardware building and testing
  • Position is contingent on U.S. citizenship or legal residency due to ITAR regulations

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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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