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Stoke Space

Mechanical Engineer (Mid-Sr)

Stoke Space · Kent, Washington

Posted about 2 months ago · $109,725 - $148,470

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
56 days
Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 63 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
high
53 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
2026-10-08

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 Mechanical Engineer at Stoke, you will be responsible for the design, analysis, and testing of critical rocket systems, overseeing hardware from concept through flight operations. This hands-on role involves collaborating across disciplines to solve complex engineering problems, creating CAD models, and managing suppliers to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. You will also lead design reviews, perform structural and thermal analyses, and continuously improve hardware designs for reliability and cost-effectiveness.

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

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field
  • 2+ years of hands-on engineering experience designing, building, and testing hardware
  • Exceptional command of mechanical engineering fundamentals (statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, heat transfer, fluid mechanics)
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD (NX preferred) and creating detailed manufacturing drawings
  • Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
  • Experience with structural analysis—both hand calcs and FEA

Nice to have

  • Experience with NX and ANSYS (or similar tools)
  • Background in aerospace, automotive, or other high-performance hardware
  • Familiarity with launch vehicles, propulsion systems, or cryogenic systems
  • Experience designing for extreme environments (thermal cycling, vibration, shock, vacuum)
  • Hands-on experience with test campaigns—developing test plans, instrumentation, running tests, analyzing data

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, only ranges provided
  • The role requires a hands-on approach and may involve tackling unfamiliar challenges regularly
  • The position is contingent upon U.S. citizenship or legal residency due to ITAR requirements

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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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