Software Integration Engineer Verified today
About the Role
Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. You will be the dedicated software engineer at Moses Lake Test Site (MLTS), owning all software configuration for our test stands and ground systems. You will work on every hot fire, every vehicle, and support an increasingly aggressive test schedule. When the site needs something from software to move faster, you build it. This is a rare opportunity to be the software owner at a rocket test site; the software configuration you own commands the stand when an engine lights.
Stoke's Vehicle Software (VSW) team runs the same software on the launch vehicle and the test stand, built on Rust, Python, and NixOS to enable rapid iteration and testing. A large part of your role is to be the strong tie connecting MLTS with HQ in Kent, WA and Space Launch Complex 14 in Cape Canaveral, FL.
Responsibilities
- Own the software configuration for MLTS test stands and ground systems, ensuring every test runs on a known, verified configuration
- Provide hands-on software support throughout test operations, from pre-test checkouts to occasional on-console support, troubleshooting anomalies in real time and driving them to root cause
- Learn how the test site operates, and translate observed friction into clear requirements, bug reports, and feature requests for yourself or the broader VSW team
- Represent the site's needs within VSW, making the case for work with the biggest impact on test cadence and reliability
- Turn recurring issues into permanent fixes, whether through code changes, new tools, or improvements to how software is deployed and verified
- Own pieces of the VSW stack, likely centered on systems that prove software is ready before it reaches a stand and tooling that makes each test day run faster and cleaner
- Make software approachable for operators and test engineers by building tools, runbooks, and documentation that let them resolve issues independently
Qualifications
- 1+ years of professional or internship experience in flight software development, ground software, hardware integration, or systems engineering
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and ship software in a systems language, ideally Rust, within a Linux environment
- Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for automation and data tooling
- Experience with Git, configuration management, and deploying and maintaining software on physical systems outside a controlled development environment
- Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, subnetting, and troubleshooting device connectivity
- Ability to communicate clearly with engineers and operators who aren't software specialists, and to turn their needs into actionable engineering work
- Willing to work in person at an active test site in Moses Lake, WA, including outdoors and during extended hours that test campaigns sometimes require
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting live test, launch, or flight operations for aerospace, automotive, energy, or other high-consequence systems
- Experience building test frameworks, CI pipelines, or tooling that made other engineers faster
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop systems
- Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, instrumentation, PLCs, or hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, etc.)
- Experience reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, or system diagrams
- Experience with technical project management
Benefits
- Equity in the form of stock options for all regular 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 days holidays, including end-of-year closure
- Paid family and parental leave
- On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend depending on location
- Dog-friendly offices
Compensation
Target Levels:
- Level 1 Range: $98,805 - $148,155
- Level 2 Range: $123,480 - $185,220
Your level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
Work Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. 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. Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks, and your ability to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.