Assembly Technician - Electromechanical

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.

Job Description  

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Highly efficient and extremely reliable rockets will make these reusable delivery systems a reality. As an Electromechanical Assembly Technician, you will be responsible for the precise and efficient assembly of a wide range of aerospace hardware, including but not limited to electronically driven servos and thrust vector control (TVC) systems. 

Leveraging your previous experience, you will build and assemble alongside engineers and independently; all while giving design feedback and logging accurate build notes for future reference.  

You will use your resourcefulness and communication skills to identify and solve issues with the assistance of machinists, technicians and engineers. You will be responsible for maintaining an efficient work area, provide feedback for its layout, tooling, and local inventory storage. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. 

Responsibilities  

• Precision mechanical assembly using standard hand tools and calibrated precision tools 
• Testing and validation of assemblies including vibe and thermal testing 
• Soldering wire terminations and splices 
• Prepping and bonding hardware 
• Following work orders for component builds; documentation of build steps for both new and re-occurring assembly sequences 
• Owning and improving build area, including product flow and inventory 
• Continually improving processes and procedures  
• Precision cleaning of hardware 
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps 

Qualifications  

• Minimum (2) years of electromechanical assembly experience in aerospace or similar field 
• Hands-on experience with mechanical and electronics hardware 
• Working knowledge of standard assembly and electrical tools including torque wrenches, soldering irons, hand tools, etc. 
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, including mechanical assembly drawings, 3D models and electrical schematics 
• Experience with soldering, de-soldering, and reworking electronic assemblies. 
• Proficient in working with delicate and high-value assemblies 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed 
• Rigorous attention to detail 
• Highest levels of organization 
• Unbeatable drive and ownership 
• Ability to lead 
• Ability to follow 

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 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! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $26.25 - $38.52
• Level 2 Range: $32.11 - $48.16
• Level 3 Range: $40.13 - $60.17

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 Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity 

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. 

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company.  Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.

Separate from this I-9 process, as noted above, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected]. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.

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E-Verify

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