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
Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Highly operable, reliable, and robust ground systems are an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a technician supervisor for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing and commissioning a new launch pad from scratch.
Our unique design, build, & operations approach require individuals to be well versed in a variety of construction and manufacturing processes. Drawing on your prior experience, you will collaborate with engineers and work independently to build, assemble, commission, operate ground support systems, and launch site vehicle integration systems. You will use your resourcefulness and communication skills to identify and solve issues real-time. In this role, you will also be responsible for establishing and leading an efficient technician workforce, setting up fabrication and assembly areas, tooling, and managing local inventory. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, interview, hire, and lead launch technician team members of various disciplines
- Develop and oversee project and task plans on a weekly, daily, and hourly basis, including technician resource allocation
- Build, assemble, and operate launch ground support equipment
- Perform precision assembly and integration of flight hardware based on written and verbal instructions
- Assemble complex hardware following work orders, technical drawings, sketches, CAD models, and verbal guidance
- Plan resources, organize inventory kits, identify shortages, and order common stock items and tools & equipment as needed
- Perform precision measurement and cleaning of hardware components
- Maintain work area functionality, including layout optimization, routine upkeep, and cleanliness
- Identify discrepancies, draft nonconformance reports, collaborate with engineering for resolutions, and document corrective actions in detail
- Execute component builds or assemblies as per work orders and accurately document build processes for new and repeatable assembly sequences
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical or construction environments working at a journeyman level
- Senior launch site technician experience or journeyman experience as a boilermaker, machinist, ironworker, electrician, or industrial pipefitter
- Comprehensive knowledge of building, assembling, testing, and operating process piping, mechanical, hydraulic, and/or electrical systems
- Hands-on experience with assembling and operating oxygen, cryogenic, and FOD-intolerant service components and systems
- Proven ability to safely operate hazardous systems, including high-energy, pressure, temperature, and high-power systems
- Proficiency in lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work permits, confined space permits, rigging, & lifting
- Skilled in handling delicate and high-value assemblies
- Experience in operating heavy equipment including reach-lifts and aerial lifts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to perform at a high level with minimal direction
- Ability to work second shift and weekends as required
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
- Able to stand for extended periods
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to obtain & maintain military installation access including DBIDS
- Willing relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling
- Equity
Compensation
Target Levels:
- Level 3 range: $38 – $57/hour
- Level 4 range: $47 – $70/hour
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.
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, 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.
