--- title: 'Facilities Engineer at Stoke Space' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/facilities-engineer-stoke-space-kent-xc0rp1ca2r1q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-13' --- # Facilities Engineer at Stoke Space - **Company:** Stoke Space - **Location:** Kent, WA - **Posted:** 2026-10-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-13 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stokespacetechnologies/jobs/6220728004 ## Job 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. 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](https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal). E-Verify Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information on the right to work, please refer to the poster [here](https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf). ## About Stoke Space ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Stoke Space is developing Nova, a 100% fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift launch vehicle to dramatically reduce the cost of access to, through, and from space. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series D, $1.4B total funding) - **Headquarters**: Kent, Washington, USA - **Founded**: 2019 - **Founders**: Andy Lapsa (CEO) and Tom Feldman (CTO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Aerospace & Defense / Space Launch Services - **Target customers**: Commercial satellite operators, government agencies (NASA, DoD), space logistics providers, and the emerging space economy. - **Mission**: To unlock the space economy by providing affordable, on-demand, and sustainable access to space through full and rapid reusability. ## Products & Services - **Nova Launch Vehicle**: A two-stage, fully and rapidly reusable medium-lift rocket. The first stage uses a cluster of Zenith full-flow staged combustion engines, and the second stage is a unique, reusable upper stage with an integrated heat shield designed for re-entry and reuse. The goal is a 20x reduction in cost to orbit compared to current expendable rockets. - **Boltline**: A separate business unit focused on selling high-performance aerospace hardware and components (engines, structures, avionics) to other companies. This vertical integration strategy generates revenue and manufacturing experience outside of the launch vehicle itself. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metric**: Total funding of **$1.4B** (as of Feb 2026). The most recent round was an $860M Series D extension, led by Thomas Tull’s US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT). - **Notable Investors**: US Innovative Technology Fund (USIT), Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and other mission-driven institutional investors. The board includes Lt. Gen. John Shaw (former Deputy Commander, U.S. Space Command) and advisors like Hans Koenigsmann (SpaceX employee #4) and Robb Kulin (former SpaceX Chief Engineer). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount has grown **58.2% YoY** to 323 employees (LinkedIn). The company has completed major technical milestones including a full-scale flight demonstration of its reusable upper stage (Sept 2023), a vertical hotfire of the Zenith engine (Dec 2024), and proto-qualification testing of the Nova Stage 1. They have a NASA partnership to advance upper stage re-entry capabilities. They are actively recruiting for 49 open positions across engineering, operations, and software. ## Competitive Advantages - **Full & Rapid Reusability**: Unlike competitors developing only partially reusable systems, Stoke is designing both stages to be fully and rapidly reusable from the ground up, which they claim will slash launch costs by 20x and atmospheric impact by 98%. - **Unprecedented Speed**: The company prides itself on moving faster than any rocket company in history, from seed funding to engine testing and prototype launches in a few years. This is enabled by a small, elite team with extreme ownership and a vertically integrated manufacturing facility. - **Vertically Integrated Manufacturing**: A 168,000 sq ft HQ in Kent, WA houses design, manufacturing, and assembly. This allows for rapid iteration cycles, with rocket engines, structures, and avionics built in days, not months. - **Elite Team**: The company has attracted significant talent from SpaceX (34 former employees), Blue Origin (77), and Relativity Space (18), building a team with deep experience in reusable rocketry. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Manufacturing**: The $860M Series D extension is specifically earmarked to scale manufacturing of the Nova launch vehicle to meet anticipated demand. - **Operational Cadence**: The company is expanding its test facilities in Moses Lake, WA, and launch operations at Cape Canaveral, FL, aiming to establish a rapid launch cadence. - **Government & Commercial Contracts**: Deepening partnerships with NASA and targeting U.S. Space Force contracts for national security launches, while also serving the commercial satellite market. - **Sustainability**: A core focus on reducing the environmental impact of spaceflight, aiming to be a leader in sustainable space operations. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees are directly contributing to building the first fully reusable rocket, a historically significant engineering challenge. - **Extreme Ownership & Impact**: The company emphasizes small teams where individuals have high autonomy and responsibility, leading to a greater impact than at larger aerospace firms. - **Fast-Paced Culture**: Stoke values "grit," "integrity," and "doing the impossible." The culture is built for people who thrive on solving hard problems at an unprecedented speed. - **Compensation & Benefits**: Offers competitive salary, stock options, 401(k) match, health insurance, paid parental leave, and paid time off. - **Work Environment**: Flexible work environment with a dog-friendly office. The HQ is in the Pacific Northwest, near outdoor recreation. They have a "flexible work environment" policy. - **Growth Opportunity**: With a 58% headcount increase and 49 open roles, there is significant opportunity for career growth and advancement as the company scales. ## Sources 1. [stokespace.com](https://www.stokespace.com/) 2. [stokespace.com/careers](https://www.stokespace.com/careers/) 3. [stokespace.com/team](https://www.stokespace.com/team/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/stoke-space](https://www.linkedin.com/company/stoke-space) 5. 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