Entry Level Aerospace Technician

Overview

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work.

We are seeking a full‑time Entry Level Aerospace Technician (ELAT) at our new Kent facility. This role will grow with us while assisting with a multitude of tasks across the organization that require focus, attention to detail, and passion.

The position will be for a 36‑week period to start, split into 3 phases of 12 weeks each. Advancement to the next phase will be considered at each 12‑week interval. Full‑time employment will be considered after the 36‑week period.

Your first three months will be spent supporting the operations and facilities departments. With success, you will graduate into a technical function, choosing between assembly or fabrication pathways, and spend six months in two three‑month rotations learning new technical skills with the manufacturing teams.

Hourly rate: $25.00

• High school diploma (or equivalent) completed or in progress
• Minimum 18 years old
• Safe working habits with attention to detail
• Experience with hand tools and mechanical assemblies
• Passion for learning new skills and desire to learn
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Able to withstand repetitive movements, bending or twisting, handling, controlling, or feeling objects, tools, or controls, and exposure to distracting sounds and noise levels

• Previous exposure to machining, welding, or mechanical assemblies
• Forklift experience

• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Paid sick time
• On‑site gym
• Complimentary snacks and refreshments on‑site

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.

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.

Stoke Space uses E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.