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System Architect

Stoke Space
Location
Kent, Washington
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$129,150 - $193,620
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar field
  • 10+ years of experience in an engineering role on a complex product requiring high performance, high reliability, and a rapid development process
  • Exceptional command of fundamentals in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: aerospace structures, mechanisms, propulsion systems, avionics, software, or flight dynamics
  • Ability to understand and apply fundamentals for first-order analysis across all disciplines
  • Ability to move quickly and make decisions in an environment of uncertainty
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar field
  • Experience on a launch vehicle and/or spacecraft program from early concept definition through flight test
What the job really is

As a System Architect at Stoke, you will be integral to a small, agile team focused on developing architecture concepts and system requirements for the Nova launch system. Your role involves translating customer objectives into technical concepts, performing analyses to evaluate these concepts, and supporting the implementation of architecture into hardware. You will also learn from testing and operations to inform future improvements.

Benefits
  • 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)
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of technology stack or tools used in the role
  • The role requires making decisions in an environment of uncertainty, which may indicate a fast-paced and potentially high-pressure setting
  • Compensation ranges are provided, but actual salary will depend on experience and skill level, which may lead to variability in expectations
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