Job ID : 5412197004
Responsibilities
- Own flight reliability planning and execution for Nova rocket launches, including risk assessments and failure mitigation strategies.
- Solve problems in real time during test and launch operations, leading root cause investigations and implementing fixes.
- Implement Stoke practices that measure and assess risks during the lead up to major milestone events.
- Analyze data from integrated tests and flight campaigns, identifying weaknesses and ensuring they don’t become failures.
- Develop and track meaningful reliability metrics, providing actionable insights to improve system performance.
- Work hands-on with hardware and software systems to embed reliability into every step of operations.
- Contribute to launch readiness by writing procedures, supporting rehearsals, and ensuring we’re always prepared for what could go wrong.
- Stay laser-focused on getting the job done right the first time, no matter the challenge.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in reliability engineering, quality assurance, or systems engineering, preferably in aerospace or other fast-paced, high-stakes industries
- Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve problems under pressure, whether in the test bay or on the launch pad
- Expertise in reliability tools and techniques like FMECA, reliability predictions, and fault tree analysis
- Experience with integrated test campaigns and launch operations, including anomaly resolution
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience
- Experience working on reusable rocket systems or similar high-reliability projects
- Strong technical instincts and a track record of making the right calls when it matters most
- Certifications like CRE (Certified Reliability Engineer) or equivalent
Benefits
- Equity – 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 3 range: $123,000 - $184,400
- Level 4 range: $144,100 - $240,100
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.