Assembly Technician - Aft End
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Kent, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Manufacturing
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, complex mechanical assembly, or rocket/jet engine assembly and test.
- Proven ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Demonstrated proficiency with precision measuring instruments (e.g., calipers, micrometers) and calibrated hand tools (e.g., torque wrenches).
- Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for organization
- Ability to motivate others, delegate effectively, and hold the team accountable to the highest standards of quality.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with launch vehicle assembly, integration, or testing.
- Experience working with cryogenic fluids (e.g., Liquid Oxygen, Methane) and high-pressure systems.
- Knowledge of pressure, temperature, and flow measurement devices.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles.
- Experience with 3D CAD software (for model viewing) and/or ERP/MRP systems
Full description
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
As an Assembly Technician for Aft-End, you are at the heart of building our reusable launch vehicle. You will be responsible for the hands-on integration of one of the most complex sections of the rocket - bringing together the primary structure, propulsion systems, fluid lines, and avionics to form the powerhouse of the vehicle. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, technical excellence, and a passion for building flight-critical hardware in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on assembly and integration of rocket engines, structure, and associated subsystems onto the vehicle's aft end.
- Own and lead AFT build and integration from beginning to end, including area layout, tooling, processes, scheduling and daily tasking of work.
- Install and torque flight-critical hardware, including fasteners, fluid lines, harnesses, and instrumentation, according to detailed engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Execute precision alignments, fit-checks, and measurements on large and small-scale assemblies using calibrated tools like torque wrenches, micrometers, and calipers.
- Conduct and support pressurized pneumatic/cryogenic testing, leak checks, and functional checkouts of integrated propulsion systems.
- Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to troubleshoot integration issues, document non-conformances, and contribute to process improvements.
- Maintain a meticulously clean and organized work environment, adhering to all FOD (Foreign Object Debris), ESD, and cleanliness standards.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, and heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts) safely around flight hardware.
- Keep precise documentation of all assembly, integration, and test activities to ensure full traceability.
Minimum Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in aerospace manufacturing, aviation maintenance, complex mechanical assembly, or rocket/jet engine assembly and test.