Structures Design Engineer
Stoke Space · Kent, Washington
Posted about 3 months ago · $109,725 - $148,470
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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 Structures Design Engineer at Stoke, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and initial build of various components of a reusable launch vehicle. Your role will involve defining structural designs, analyzing components, managing hardware procurement, and collaborating with manufacturing and test engineers to ensure successful build and testing of structural elements. You will also manage budgets and schedules for the components you oversee, contributing significantly to the Structures sub-system of the rocket.
- 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
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Demonstrated experience working on one or more development projects through the full lifecycle on an aerospace or similar high-performance product
- Proficiency with CAD software (NX preferred) and analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
- Ability to determine appropriate level of work for a problem and execute accordingly
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
- 2 years in industry experience with design, build, and/or testing of vehicle structures
- Familiarity with launch vehicle design
- Cryogenic propellant familiarity
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 salary listed for specific levels, only ranges provided
- Small team with lofty goals may imply high expectations and workload
- Position requires 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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