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Flight Reliability Engineer – Mission Operations
| Company | Stoke Space |
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| Location | Kent, WA, USA |
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| Salary | $123000 – $240100 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, quality assurance, or systems engineering, preferably in aerospace or other fast-paced, high-stakes industries
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems under pressure, whether in the test bay or on the launch pad
- Expertise in reliability tools and techniques like FMECA, reliability predictions, and fault tree analysis
- Experience with integrated test campaigns and launch operations, including anomaly resolution
Responsibilities
- Own flight reliability planning and execution for Nova rocket launches, including risk assessments and failure mitigation strategies.
- Solve problems in real time during test and launch operations, leading root cause investigations and implementing fixes.
- Implement Stoke practices that measure and assess risks during the lead up to major milestone events.
- Analyze data from integrated tests and flight campaigns, identifying weaknesses and ensuring they don’t become failures.
- Develop and track meaningful reliability metrics, providing actionable insights to improve system performance.
- Work hands-on with hardware and software systems to embed reliability into every step of operations.
- Contribute to launch readiness by writing procedures, supporting rehearsals, and ensuring we’re always prepared for what could go wrong.
- Stay laser-focused on getting the job done right the first time, no matter the challenge.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working on reusable rocket systems or similar high-reliability projects
- Strong technical instincts and a track record of making the right calls when it matters most
- Certifications like CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) or equivalent
