Summer 2027 Internship - Software

The role

Interns will work on real, open-ended problems across teams like Boltline, Vehicle Software, and Data. You will contribute to the full software lifecycle through high-impact projects and mentorship.

What you will do

• Contribute to the full software lifecycle including design, implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Work on web-based SaaS for hardware manufacturing in the Boltline team.
• Work on the control software stack for bench testers, environmental testers, engine test stands, and flight systems in the Vehicle Software team.
• Convert real-time and post-launch data into analysis and insights in the Data team.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a similar STEM field
• Project-level experience with Python, C, or Rust
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
• Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams
• Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution
• Ability to learn and apply state of the art techniques to technical projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10-14 consecutive weeks starting in May 2027
• Proficient in JavaScript or TypeScript (Boltline)
• Experience in front-end or back-end software development (Boltline)
• Proficient in Rust or other systems languages (C/C++) (Vehicle Software)
• Experience with real-time systems (Vehicle Software)

Nice to have

• Experience in 1 or more of the technologies utilized in our tech stack: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Apollo, Express.js, Node.js, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS
• Affinity for full-stack software development
• Experience in embedded devices or autonomous systems
• Experience in OS and kernel level work
• Experience in 1 or more of the technologies utilized in our tech stack: AWS, Time Series Data, Svelte, WebGPU

Benefits

• 32 hours of paid time off
• On-site gym (Kent, WA location)
• Complimentary snacks & refreshments available on-site
• Company events with Leadership team
• Mentorship from industry-leading engineers
• Direct ownership of real rocket products

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)
• 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

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.