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A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth. Description Fully reusable launch vehicles are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are seeking a full-time Additive Manufacturing (AM) Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role is a blend of application engineering and process engineering tasks centered around metallic additive manufacturing technologies. The Additive Team at Stoke Space makes sure that the infrastructure, materials, tools, and equipment are in place for us to rapidly iterate and print. The best-in-class team is crucial to developing and demonstrating groundbreaking technologies, design, and approaches for Zenith and Andromeda! With an engineering degree or equivalent work experience and technical knowledge, the successful candidate will be instrumental in advancing our in-house production capabilities, ensuring the manufacturability of complex aerospace components, and contributing to our mission. You will work closely with the design, manufacturing, and operations teams through all phases of the product lifecycle. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality. Responsibilities Produce additively manufactured components that rapidly enable high performance liquid propulsion, while continuously improving manufacturing cost, quality, and lead time. Holistically own and optimize the total manufacturing process including, design for additive, build file programming, manufacturing work instructions, and quality verification. Take extreme ownership for development and deployment of metallic AM hardware fabricated with large and small format assets, encompassing both aspects of application and process engineering. Exhibit an extreme ownership mentality; the candidate will be comfortable delivering results in the face of adversity. Embrace a fast-paced startup environment, staying focused, self-directed, and eager to learn and adapt on the fly. AM Process Engineering scope includes: Hands-on machine operation skills, including on-the-spot job pause recovery for high-value builds. Knowledge and responsibility for mechanical systems necessary to support AM operations including gas and fluid plumbing, shop floor equipment. Ability to plan for and engage in support removal, de-powdering, and thermal post-processing. Provide input and review for component qualification plans, knowledge of materials testing and AM material performance. Ability to interface with quality requirements including NDT and dimensional inspection. Digital work order creation and value stream ownership. AM Application Engineering scope includes: Ownership of the part digital custody chain between CAD model and printed hardware. Enhance communications as a liaison between design engineering and manufacturing, providing input to optimize feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and execution rate. Engage in CAD design for additive manufacturing, creating, and modifying designs to leverage AM for high performance and cost-effective hardware. Generate machine program files using a variety of tool pathing software. Interpret and define GD&T drawing requirements to deliver quality AM hardware. Work with high intensity, maintain status tracking, and project execution ownership in an ambitious environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar 3+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing. 5+ years of experience for OTJ equivalent in relevant AM roles. Proficient in at least one CAD program, design for manufacturing, and GD&T. Able to work as an extreme part owner covering application and process engineering needs. Highly organized with the ability to work flexible hours, including second shift and weekends, as needed. 2+ years of experience working in aerospace, medical devices, or ISO environments. Knowledge of general fabrication methods including CNC milling, turning, EDM, welding, bending, etc. Working knowledge of typical manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality management systems. Familiarity with design and operation of liquid propellant engine systems. Ability to lead & Ability to follow. Excellent written and verbal communication. Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA. Benefits Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. 401(k). Paid time off. Flexible scheduling. Meaningful equity. Compensation: Target levels: Level 2 Range: $104,500 – $141,400. Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayfinder

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