stokespacetechnologies · Moses Lake, Washington · Moses Lake, Washington, United States
<div class="content-intro"><p>At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry.</p> <p>Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us.</p></div><p><strong>Description</strong></p> <p>Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. <span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">We are looking for a <strong>Software Integration Engineer</strong> to be the dedicated software engineer at Moses Lake Test Site (MLTS). You will be the responsible engineer for all software at MLTS; you will work on every </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">hot fire</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">, every vehicle, and whatever else comes through MLTS. This person will own the software configuration running our test stands and make sure it keeps pace with an increasingly aggressive test schedule. When the site needs something from software to move faster, you </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">go build</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> it! This is a rare opportunity to be the software owner at a rocket test site. The software configuration you own is </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">what's</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> commanding the stand when an engine lights.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW219727646 BCX0"><span class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW219727646 BCX0"><span class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">Vehicle Software (VSW) </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">is responsible for</span> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">all of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> the software that runs on Nova, as well as every ground system at Stoke. We run and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">operate</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> the same software on the launch vehicle and the test stand. Stoke has a unique software stack built on Rust, Python, and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">NixOS</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> that lets us rapidly iterate and test.</span></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW219727646 BCX0"><span class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"></span><span class="LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW219727646 BCX0"><span class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"> </span><br class="SCXW219727646 BCX0"></span><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">Stoke's plan to fly daily depends on testing at a cadence that manual processes </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">can't</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> support, and the infrastructure and tools you build will directly </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">determine</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0"> how fast we get there. A large part of this role is to be the strong tie that connects MLTS with our HQ in Kent, WA and Space Launch Complex 14 in Cape Canaveral, FL.</span></span></p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">Own the software configuration for MLTS test stands and ground systems, ensuring every test runs on a known, verified configuration</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">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</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">Learn how the test site actually operates, and translate the friction you observe into clear requirements, bug reports, and feature requests for yourself or the broader VSW team</span></span></li> <li><span class="TextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219727646 BCX0">Represent the site's needs within VSW, making the case for the work that will have the biggest impact on test cadence and reliability</span></span></li>