Assembly Technician, Turbomachinery

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 are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Highly efficient and extremely reliable rocket engines will make these reusable delivery systems a reality.  As a Precision Assembly Turbomachinery Technician, you will be responsible for the precise and rapid building of our engine turbomachinery components.

Our unique designs require individuals to be well versed in a variety of manufacturing processes to be successful in this role. Leveraging your previous experience, you will build and assemble alongside engineers and independently; all while giving design feedback and logging accurate build notes for future reference.  You will use your resourcefulness and communication skills to identify and solve issues with the assistance of machinists, welders, and engineers.  You will be responsible for maintaining an efficient work area, including ownership of its layout, tooling, and local inventory storage. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of rocket engine turbomachinery hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions
• Assembly of complex hardware to work orders, drawings, CAD models and verbal instructions
• Build planning, inventory kit organization, shortage identification, ordering of common stock items
• Precision measuring and cleaning of hardware
• Work area ownership, functional layout, daily maintenance and general cleaning
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps
• Following of work orders for component builds; documentation of build steps for both new and re-occurring assembly sequences

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical or manufacturing environments
• 2+ years of experience in precision assembly of complex turbomachinery hardware
• Detailed understanding balance theory and balancing processes for turbomachinery components
• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts
• Assembly experience with Oxygen, Cryogenic, and FOD intolerant service components and systems
• Familiar with operating pressurized systems and proof testing flight hardware
• Proficient in working with delicate and high-value assemblies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2 range: $31 - $47/hour
• Level 3 range: $38 - $57/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.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

 

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