Stage Responsible Engineer (RE)

Location: Onsite in Kent, Washington, United States

Base salary: $151,305–$252,105 for Level 4, $176,505–$327,810 for Level 5, or $262,185–$393,435 for Level 6.

Company

hirify.global is developing Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight, lower launch costs, increased availability, and improved reliability.

What you will do

• Own delivery of a highly reliable rocket stage to the integrated launch vehicle on time and on budget.
• Manage and direct structures, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems across the stage life cycle from concept through reuse and block iteration.
• Set program direction, execute complex design trades, track risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Develop and maintain stage requirements and test plans, including complex system test campaigns.
• Communicate technical context across the company and maintain a customer-focused program direction.
• Lead, coach, grow, recruit, and performance-manage the stage engineering team.

Requirements

• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals and broad experience across mechanical, structural, avionics, propulsion, and fluid systems.
• Previous individual-contributor ownership of a part or system through the full life cycle from concept, development, and qualification.
• Experience executing complex trade studies and writing and managing component- and system-level requirements.
• Experience designing and planning test campaigns for complex systems.
• Experience leading and inspiring engineers, hiring and coaching team members, and managing performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience designing, building, and testing complex components or systems.
• Must be willing to work onsite in Kent, Washington.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.; employment is subject to I-9, E-Verify, reference, and background checks.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven, collaborative environment with individual ownership and a focus on execution.
• Equity through stock options for regular, full-time employees.
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Four weeks of paid time off, 11 holidays including an end-of-year closure, and paid family/parental leave.
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend, with dog-friendly offices.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks and completion of required employment eligibility verification.
• Reasonable accommodation requests for the application or interview process can be sent to careers@stokespace.com without including medical or other confidential information.