Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller

The role

You will develop launch day concept of operations, automation systems, and software for the Nova launch vehicle. You will coordinate with engineering teams to ensure seamless transitions from ground operations through launch and flight.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and refine automation and software to support test and mission operations.
• Work with Vehicle RE’s to ensure software enables test and launch operations.
• Operate and build systems that monitor telemetry from the Nova launch vehicle.
• Assess real-time launch commit criteria.
• Work with Kent, Moses Lake and Launch Site teams to streamline integrated vehicle testing.
• Aggregate and synthesize engineering inputs from subject matter experts.
• Collaborate with Mission Operations Engineering on launch sequence adjustments and anomaly resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement of launch day CONOPS.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field
• Experience in vehicle automation, telemetry analysis, and operational command and control
• Experience operating and troubleshooting high pressure fluid systems or cryogenic systems
• Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical or avionics systems
• Strong problem-solving skills in high-stakes, real-time environments
• Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• 10+ Years experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field
• Expertise in reusable launch systems
• Familiarity with mission control software and systems integration
• Experience in developing launch commit criteria and real-time response protocols

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 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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.
• Employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials
• 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 cost and increasing availability.