At Stoke, we're building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. We're looking for a Recovery Engineer - Naval Architect to develop, commission, and operate flight vehicle recovery assets. The successful candidate will be responsible for all phases of the product lifecycle and will work closely with a small, well-supported team to develop and implement recovery systems for the Nova launch vehicle.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in maritime engineering, shipyard refits, or offshore operations
- Bachelor’s degree in naval architecture, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or similar fields
- Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (naval architecture, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, fluids, and/or software)
- Experience working directly with IACS surveyors
- Experience with the Design Basis Agreement process with the USCG associated with novel vessel designs
- Familiarity with flag state of vessels, including registration, licensing, documentation, inspections requirements, safety regulations, and maritime regulations
- Proven hands-on experience building, operating, or troubleshooting complex systems in a marine environment
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions real time
- Ability to prioritize and execute
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to lead and follow
- Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL
- Willing and able to travel and work in various environments (indoor, outdoor, & marine environments)
- Willingness and ability to travel, including internationally, and TDY (Temporary Duty) from days to weeks offshore
- Ability to pass USSF background check for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
- Ability to hold and maintain a TWIC card
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!
