Integrated Stage Technician

Overview

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.

• Take 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, and 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

• 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

• 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

Target Levels:

• Level 3 Range: $40.13 - $60.17
• Level 4 Range: $49.02 - $73.55

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…