or apply directly on Stoke Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 42 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
- high 33 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
- 2026-09-17
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 Stress Analyst at Stoke, you will be responsible for ensuring the structural integrity of modules or subsystems of the Nova launch vehicle. Your role will involve leading structural analysis efforts, mentoring engineers, developing analysis models, and coordinating testing plans. You will work within a collaborative team environment, utilizing your expertise in structural mechanics and analysis tools to support the development of reusable aerospace systems.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- 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 Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field or equivalent experience
- 7-10 years of experience analyzing launch vehicles, rocket engines, or other transferrable experience
- Solid structural mechanics fundamentals including static strength, stability, fatigue, and fracture
- Experience with common commercial FEA solvers such as ANSYS or NASTRAN
- Experience with basic scripting or automation tools (Python or MATLAB preferred) for analysis workflow improvement
- Experience interpreting and verifying against structural requirements
Nice to have
- Master's degree in related technical field
- Experience with developing structural test plans and material characterization testing
- Experience with common launch vehicle structural design standards (NASA STD 5012, AIAA-S-080, etc)
- Experience with both vehicle primary structure and engine components
- Experience with ANSYS
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 U.S. citizenship or legal residency due to ITAR compliance
- The salary range is broad and depends on individual experience and skill level, which may lead to variability in compensation
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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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