Senior Structures Design Engineer
Stoke Space · Kent, Washington
Posted about 3 months ago · $151,305 - $252,105
or apply directly on Stoke Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
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 Structures Design Engineer at Stoke, you will lead the design and analysis of various structural components for the Nova launch vehicle. Your role involves defining structural designs, managing hardware procurement, and collaborating with manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful integration. Additionally, you will mentor junior engineers and contribute to building engineering guidelines and tools for structural components.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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
- 8 years minimum experience in working in aerospace primary structures
- Designed, built and tested structures that have flown
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Demonstrated proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
- Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- Familiarity with launch vehicle design
- Cryogenic propellant familiarity
- Experience with technical mentoring of junior engineers
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
- Compensation ranges provided but actual salary depends on experience
- ITAR requirements limit eligibility to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
Summarised from Stoke Space 's posting. Read the full original.
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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