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Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, FL · Electronics · first seen 2026-07-16
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About Nova

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we're helping create a scalable space industry.

The Role

As Launch Avionics Integration and Test Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating all avionics flight hardware on the launch vehicle at the final stages of build in the launch hangar at LC-14. This requires a diverse understanding of electrical, mechanical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle.

You will work closely with the avionics, fluids, structures, software, and manufacturing teams to define integration, electrical checkout, avionics test and operations sequences that will culminate in the first launch of Nova. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and assist in defining company standards for avionics integration and test at the launch site.

Responsibilities

  • Develop a complete understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle
  • Own Nova stage integrated avionics systems from receipt, tests, checks, integration, and through launch operations
  • Develop electrical ground support equipment systems and integration and test plans for the complete stage and engine avionics system
  • Coordinate with component owners, software and other engineering disciplines to identify and correct integration issues early in the design cycle
  • Facilitate and utilize hardware-in-the-loop test solutions to validate vehicle configurations and develop continuous integration test objectives
  • Plan, author, and execute system integration and vehicle checkout tests and sequences at the launch site
  • Troubleshoot electrical hardware issues on the Nova vehicle and coordinate with component owners to drive corrective actions and design changes
  • Develop day of flight procedures and sequences for battery charging, avionics health checking, and vehicle launch and recovery
  • Support integrated stage and hot fire testing at Cape Canaveral
  • Operate the vehicle avionics system through day-of launch and recovery

Required Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in electrical engineering, electronics engineering, mechatronics engineering, or a related computer or engineering degree
  • 5 or more years of experience in a related role working on avionics, electrical, or flight termination systems for launch vehicles or ground support equipment
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical design, integration, and testing
  • Proficient creating and implementing procedures and automated test sequences
  • Experienced in design and building ground support or automation equipment for vehicle power-up, testing, and validation of launch vehicle systems
  • Strong electrical engineering and RF fundamentals
  • Ability to diagnose and resolve issues with electrical systems, instrumentation systems, and control systems
  • Hands-on experience with multimeters, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, megohmmeters, ground resistance testers, and loop impedance testers
  • Proficient with 2D CAD software and Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Visio
  • Willing and able to travel and work in various environments (indoor, outdoor, and marine)
  • Ability to pass USSF background check for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
  • Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experienced in integration, test, and operations of complex multidisciplinary systems such as launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft or automotive
  • Avionics and GNC hardware in the loop simulation experience
  • Experience developing assembly work plans and instructions for mechanical integration of avionics components and harnessing
  • Environmental test experience
  • Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, or National Instruments hardware
  • Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
  • Rigorous attention to detail
  • Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements and DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle flight termination systems
  • Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, NASA, and other government agencies

Compensation

Target salary ranges by level (based on experience and skill):

  • Level 2: $104,500 - $141,400
  • Level 3: $123,000 - $184,400
  • Level 4: $144,100 - $240,100

Benefits

  • Equity in the form of stock options for all full-time employees
  • Comprehensive benefits including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks paid time off
  • 10 paid holidays including end-of-year closure
  • Paid family and parental leave
  • On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of background checks and your ability to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.