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Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, FL · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16
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About the role

Stoke is building Nova, a fully reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. As Launch Engineer for Vehicle Integration, you will develop, commission, and operate a new launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You own all phases of the product lifecycle: architecture definition, component selection, design, procurement, procedures, integration, commissioning, and operations.

You will work in a small, well-supported team with access to resources to do the job right while developing skills at an accelerated pace. You must stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn continuously.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain interface and performance requirements for ground support equipment in coordination with the launch vehicle development team
  • Design, build, test, operate, and maintain ground support equipment including hardware to integrate, handle, and transport flight vehicles
  • Develop, maintain, and execute procedures for flight hardware including launch vehicle checkouts, integration, and processing
  • Develop, build, operate, and maintain integration facilities and payload processing facilities
  • Create procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fluid system operations
  • Develop and track work orders for launch vehicle integration procedures
  • Provide project and people management to communicate schedule, budget, and status
  • Coordinate across departments and disciplines to ensure the launch complex is ready for flight hardware
  • Provide engineering oversight for integration activities, working hands-on with engineers and technicians
  • Support launch operations on day of launch, including on-console support
  • Continuously improve flight hardware processing toward daily launch cadence

Required qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in launch vehicle processing and/or critical ground support equipment hardware processing in aerospace or similar high-performance applications (oil and gas, heavy equipment, energy systems)
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of mechanical design and kinematics
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
  • Proficiency creating and implementing procedures
  • Knowledge of mechanism components: piston actuators, plain and rolling-element bearings, linkage mechanisms, hydraulic pumps, electric motors
  • Practical and theoretical knowledge of fluids design for vehicle hardware and infrastructure
  • Ability to prioritize and execute
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field
  • Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Preferred qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience engineering, building, and operating launch vehicle and/or ground support equipment in aerospace or similar high-performance applications
  • Experience designing launch vehicle piping layouts, controls, and sizing hardware
  • Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements and DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
  • Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies
  • Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field

Compensation and benefits

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

  • Level 3: $129,150 - $193,620
  • Level 4: $151,305 - $252,105
  • Level 5: $176,505 - $327,810

Benefits include equity (stock options), subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance, company-paid life and disability insurance, 401(k) with employer match, 4 weeks paid time off, 10 holidays plus end-of-year closure, paid family/parental leave, on-site gym or wellness stipend, and dog-friendly offices.

US person and export control requirements

To comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. This position requires access to export-controlled technology and technical data.