Stoke Space

Materials & Process Engineer

Kent, Washington · Contract

Work authorization required$129k-$194kDetected 1 day ago

AWSStatisticsProduct ManagementSupply ChainCadenceAvionicsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringMicroscopy

About the role

If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we'd love to have you join us.
In this role, you will be responsible for leading strategy, testing, characterization, and qualification efforts centered around Stoke's material systems.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the reliability, performance, and producibility of Nova.

Design and execute material characterization programs: mechanical testing, environmental exposure, fatigue, and failure analysis, generating original data
Author, implement, and maintain M&P requirements, material specifications, testing protocols and engineering work standards related to Stoke material systems
Lead failure analysis and root cause investigations for material-related anomalies, establishing corrective action processes that feed back into design iteration
Evaluate, qualify, and manage material suppliers, including receiving inspection criteria, lot acceptance requirements, and supply chain risk mitigation
Collaborate with engines, structures, analysis, avionics, valves, welding, additive, and manufacturing to create a robust system level material property database
Own and build out Stoke's materials characterization lab, testing protocols, and development workflows

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, with demonstrated expertise in material selection, characterization, qualification, testing, and failure analysis
Proficiency with material characterization techniques and tools - metallography, microscopy, mechanical testing
Demonstrated track record of material and process decisions that have been validated through flight or equivalent high-reliability hardware programs
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Background working across multiple material systems & processes - metals, soft goods, coatings, powder metallurgy, welding, and heat treatment

Master's degree or PhD in materials science, chemical engineering, or a related field
Familiarity with ASTM, NASA, AWS industry standards
Expertise in key M&P disciplines including fracture mechanics, corrosion control, statistics, and failure analysis
Experience architecting M&P programs for rocket systems across the full development lifecycle - requirements definition, trade studies, development testing, and qualification

Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

Equity - We know that our employees are the reason we succeed.
To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
4 weeks' Paid Time Off
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.
Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.
Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.
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