Materials & Process Engineer
Stoke Space · Kent, Washington
Posted about 3 months ago · $129,150 - $193,620
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
The Materials & Process Engineer at Stoke will lead strategy, testing, characterization, and qualification efforts for material systems used in their reusable launch vehicle, Nova. This role involves collaboration with various teams throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on ensuring the reliability and performance of materials. Responsibilities include material selection, executing characterization programs, conducting failure analysis, and managing material suppliers.
- 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 materials science, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, aerospace engineering, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of professional experience in materials engineering
- Expertise in material selection, characterization, qualification, testing, and failure analysis
- Experience with multiple material systems & processes such as metals, coatings, and welding
- Proficiency with material characterization techniques and tools like metallography and mechanical testing
- Track record of material and process decisions validated through flight or high-reliability hardware programs
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field
- Experience architecting M&P programs for rocket systems across the full development lifecycle
- Familiarity with ASTM, NASA, AWS industry standards
- Expertise in fracture mechanics, corrosion control, statistics, and failure analysis
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 experience levels; ranges provided instead
- Position requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency due to ITAR regulations
- Employment contingent on background checks and eligibility verification
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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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