Facilities Engineer

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.

Description

The Facilities Engineer will support the engineering, design, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of critical infrastructure systems that support rocket design, production, and testing. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring strong technical expertise, field execution, vendor negotiation and management, and the ability to make priority and data-driven decisions under pressure. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve quickly, challenges are complex, and extreme ownership is expected. This individual will work cross-functionally with manufacturing, test, launch, EHS, security, operations, and leadership teams to solve infrastructure problems at scale while supporting rapid operational growth.

This position requires an engineer who is technically capable, detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment with aggressive schedules. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, design, commissioning, operation, repair, and optimization of facility infrastructure systems including chilled water and equipment cooling, electrical distribution, fire protection, compressed gasses and cryogenic systems, plumbing, and industrial utilities
• Manage facility improvement projects from concept through execution, including scope development, budgeting, contractor coordination, commissioning, and turnover to manufacturing
• Evaluate infrastructure capacity and system performance to support manufacturing growth, new equipment installation, process changes, facility expansion, and future production requirements.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, testing, and operations to rapidly resolve facility-related constraints that impact schedule and execution
• Create and optimize data collection and monitoring systems that track system performance, process capability, reliability, and scalability
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including engineering drawings, P&IDs, utility maps, infrastructure standards, equipment specifications, operating procedures, commissioning documentation, maintenance procedures, and system records.
• Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors, including project scoping, contract negotiation, priority and task management, and upholding safety standards and accountability
• Support emergency response, incident investigations, root cause investigations, and recovery efforts associated with facility or infrastructure failures
• Support the development of preventive and predictive maintenance strategies designed to improve system uptime, reliability, maintainability, and equipment life.
• Coordinate and work directly with facility landlords, local government officials, permitting, fire department, utility providers, and vendors to coordinate and own tenant improvements, facility upgrades and repairs, and facility support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline
• 5+ years experience engineering, design, and/or construction of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems for critical facilities or high-performance applications (aerospace, oil & gas, heavy equipment, power generation, amusement parks, data centers, etc)
• Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, fluids, and or software
• Strong technical knowledge of facility systems including, chilled water systems, compressed air, electrical distribution, industrial piping, compressed gasses, system controls, and infrastructure utilities
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure, equipment, or utility-system failures in time-sensitive operational environments.
• Experience scoping, negotiating, and managing contractors, vendors, construction, maintenance activities in an operational environment
• Project management experience involving facility expansion, equipment installation, commissioning, tenant improvements, or infrastructure upgrades
• Ability to draft, read, and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, electrical one-line diagrams, equipment specifications, and construction documents
• Experience troubleshooting complex infrastructure or utility system failures under time sensitive operational conditions
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, NFPA standards, ASME standards, IBC standards, LOTO, and industrial safety practices
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple competing tasks and execute with minimal oversight in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface effectively across engineering, manufacturing, testing, operations, and external partners.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
• Willing to relocate to Kent, WA with periodic travel to Moses Lake, WA

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience supporting industrial facilities, manufacturing operations, mission-critical systems, data centers, or similar high-reliability operations
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license
• Familiarity with cryogenic systems and high-pressure gas distribution systems
• Knowledge of building automation systems, data tracking, and industrial controls integration
• Experience with CAD software, including NX
• Experience with CMMS platforms, reliability engineering methodologies, or maintenance planning systems
• Understanding of environmental compliance requirements, hazardous material management, or industrial permitting processes
• Experience supporting classified or export-controlled operations within ITAR-regulated environments

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! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3: $129,150 - 193,620

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.

ITAR Requirements

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. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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, as noted above, 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.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@stokespace.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.

For more information about your rights, please refer to the "Know Your Rights" notice here. 

E-Verify

Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. 

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