Mechanical Design Manager - Nova Stage 1 Aft

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. Description In the role of Mechanical Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of engineers through the design, development, integration and test of critical stage fluids system hardware. Specific design challenges include cryogenic propellant management systems, high pressure gas systems, reaction control systems, and tank pressurization systems for a high performance and fully reusable vehicle. Members of the stage fluids mechanical design team are the extreme owner of their products, responsible for the sizing of fluids components as well as the structural engineering required to mount the hardware to the vehicle. Responsibilities Own the technical roadmap for stage fluids mechanical design on current and future vehicles Lead the execution of fluids designs from concept through release, build, testing, and vehicle-level operations Create lasting technical standards and guides for space vehicle mechanical design Hire, grow, and mentor a team of mechanical design engineers Provide technical coaching in areas such as structures, fluids, design for manufacturing, and space vehicle design and qualification. Maintain a culture of integrity, reliability, and fast iteration Qualifications 5 + years of experience in design or a combination of design, build, and test of space vehicle mechanical systems 1+ years of experience leading a team of engineers Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace engineering, or similar Mastery of fundamentals in mechanical design, including statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and design for manufacturing Project management experience including developing resource-loaded schedules Hands‑on experience performing fabrication and assembly of components Proficiency in relevant software tools (NX, ANSYS, python, Matlab, Excel, or equivalent) Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA Benefits 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 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off Holidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure) Paid Family/Parental Leave On‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) Dog friendly offices! Compensation Target Levels: Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620 Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105 Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per‑candidate basis. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level. ITAR Requirements 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. Equal Opportunity 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 Conditions 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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