Software Integration Engineer - HIL

The role

This role acts as a translation layer between the Vehicle Software team, physical vehicle components, and vehicle operators. You will manage software configurations, build HIL racks, and design architecture for checkout carts.

What you will do

• Own the lifecycle and software configuration of HIL and ground support equipment
• Develop automated systems to track hardware deployments and generate software configurations
• Partner with hardware teams to design, build, and integrate GSE racks and checkout carts
• Write software that interfaces with physical ground infrastructure
• Act as the technical bridge between software and hardware disciplines
• Execute hands-on checkouts and troubleshoot anomalies
• Support hardware teams and help the Vehicle Software team prioritize feature requests

Required qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience in software development, hardware integration, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in software-based configuration management and modern software operations
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware integration, test equipment, and rack setup
• Experience managing and tracking a fleet of hardware deployments across multiple test and operational environments
• Networking foundation, including TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, and configuring managed switches
• Demonstrated ability to write software in systems languages, particularly Rust, within a Linux environment
• Strong systems-thinking approach to troubleshoot complex electromechanical anomalies

Nice to have

• Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience in technical project management or leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Prior experience building and operating HIL test environments or executing avionics checkouts for aerospace or autonomous vehicles
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, LVDS), PLCs, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems
• Experience reading, understanding, and creating technical documentation, system diagrams, and/or electrical schematics

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off
• 11 holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend
• Dog friendly offices

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Position entails access to technology restricted under U.S. export control laws
• Stoke Space uses E-Verify

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing launch costs and increasing availability.