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Stoke Space

Senior Propulsion Engineer

Stoke Space · Kent, Washington

Posted about 3 months ago · $151,305 - $252,105

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 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

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer at Stoke, you will take ownership of the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and validation of components for reusable rocket engines. Your responsibilities will include creating models and drawings, developing test plans, conducting root cause investigations, and managing project schedules. You will work collaboratively within a mission-driven team focused on advancing space transportation technology.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
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

  • Exceptional command of fundamentals
  • Experience with detailed mechanical design including machined parts, additive parts, weldments, fasteners, seals, and translating/rotating assemblies
  • Experience in designing, analyzing, and testing rocket engine components such as thrust chambers, regenerative cooling channels, injectors, and turbomachinery
  • Experience in GD&T, axial/radial tolerance stackups, and material selections
  • Experience post-processing test data to evaluate component performance and health
  • Proficiency in heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics

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
  • The role requires relocation to Seattle, WA
  • Compensation ranges provided, but actual salary depends on experience and skill level
  • ITAR requirements restrict eligibility to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals

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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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