At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. We're building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle, and we're looking for a Launch Engineer - Ground Operations to join our team. This role will involve developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from scratch, serving as a key member of the ground operations team, and working closely with the vehicle software team. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, experience with high-performance applications, and the ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions in real-time.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a test site operations engineer, launch site operations engineer, ground controller, and/or flight vehicle controller or equivalent experience with similar high-performance applications (aircraft, missile systems, naval, oil & gas, energy systems, etc).
- Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (thermodynamics, fluids, software, electrical, and/or structures).
- Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions real time.
- Ability to architect launch automation logic & sequencing and an understanding of software state machine applications.
- Experience utilizing and enforcing EHS policies including fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams.
- Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters.
- Willing and able to travel up to 20% of the time to Stoke HQ and Moses Lake Test Site to help ensure seamless Cape Launch Site operations.
- Ability to prioritize and execute
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to lead
- Ability to follow
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field.
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!
