Integrated Stage Technician

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.

The Integrated Stage Technician is responsible for taking ownership of flight hardware immediately following structural welding and driving the vehicle through integrated assembly activities. This role serves as the bridge between fabrication and integrated vehicle operations, executing precision assembly, installation, coordination, and troubleshooting work across multiple technical disciplines including structures, avionics, fluids, and test.

This position requires a technician who is highly organized, technically capable, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment with aggressive schedules. The Integrated Stage Technician is expected to coordinate cross-functional work, identify constraints before they impact flow, and maintain strong communication around schedule, blockers, and execution status.

Responsibilities

* Assume ownership of stage hardware following welding and structural fabrication completion

* Execute integrated assembly operations on aerospace flight hardware with a high level of precision and accountability

* Install fluids system hardware including:

* Tubing

* Fittings

* Valves

* Brackets

* Mounting hardware

* Studs and inserts

* Perform aerospace precision drilling, reaming, fastening, and alignment operations

* Install and route:

* Wiring harnesses

* Instrumentation wiring

* Cables

* Install strain gauges, sensors, insulation systems, and integrated vehicle components

* Support vehicle integration, checkouts, leak testing, fit checks, and pre-test operations

* Coordinate and sequence work across structures, fluids, avionics, NDE, quality, and test teams

* Identify labor durations, execution risks, and hardware constraints early and communicate impacts quickly

* Assist in developing and maintaining integrated schedules and execution plans

* Drive rapid resolution of assembly issues, interferences, and hardware discrepancies

* Provide feedback to engineering teams to improve manufacturability, integration flow, tooling, and documentation

* Maintain strong configuration control and workmanship standards on flight hardware

* Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on throughput, quality, repeatability, and safety

* Operate with a high level of ownership, urgency, and attention to detail in a development-focused production environment

Required Qualifications

* 5+ years of hands-on aerospace, aviation, motorsports, or complex mechanical assembly experience

* Experience with precision mechanical assembly and integration operations

* Ability to read and interpret:

* Engineering drawings

* GD&T

* Assembly procedures

* Schematics

* Torque specifications

* Experience performing precision drilling, fastening, and hardware installation operations

* Familiarity with fluids systems, tubing, fittings, routing, and mechanical integration practices

* Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and production teams

* Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

* Ability to prioritize work and adapt quickly to changing schedules and vehicle needs

* Excellent communication and organizational skills

* Understanding of production scheduling and execution flow

* Ability to lift hardware, operate tooling, and work in physically demanding environments

* Experience with pressure systems or leak testing

* Crane, rigging, forklift, or lift certifications

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…