{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e8eef6dc2302293c19483690","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8eef6dc2302293c19483690","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e8eef6dc2302293c19483690","title":"Launch Engineer - Ground Operations","description":"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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nDescription\nReusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A highly operable, reliable, and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a launch operations engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from scratch and serving as a key member of the ground operations team for test and orbital launch campaigns. You will be responsible for engineering, procedures, integration, commissioning, operations, and on-console control. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOn-console control of launch ground systems\n\nOwn launch readiness, day-of launch console operations, and test & launch campaigns for ground systems\n\nServe as main point of contact for anomaly investigations and own anomaly response and closure for ground systems\n\nDevelop, maintain, and execute procedures, control logic, and automation sequencing for ground systems\n\nDevelop and implement test plans and procedures, complete data reviews, and oversee launch readiness reviews for launch site operations\n\nPerform real time and post operation data reviews for the ground systems\n\nWork closely with vehicle software team, and help architect launch automation\n\nCoordinate with multiple departments and disciplines, including headquarters and test, inclusive of software and hardware, to ensure the launch complex is ready to receive, process, integrate and operate high cadence flight hardware\n\nDevelop, build, operate, and maintain supporting launch facilities including launch control center\n\nContinuously improve launch operations and functions to enable high-cadence launch and recovery operations\n\nProvide engineering expertise, oversite, and hands‑on support during day‑to‑day site operations\n\nServe as on-console support or pad lead for day‑to‑day launch pad operations\n\nEnsure operations are performed industry best practices and EHS policies are followed. Work with EHS to optimize safety policies and operational procedures to reduce or eliminate risk to personnel\n\nQualifications\n\n5+ years of experience as a test site operations engineer, launch site operations engineer, ground controller, and/or flight vehicle controller or equivalent experience with similar high‑performance applications (aircraft, missile systems, naval, oil & gas, energy systems, etc).\n\nStrong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (thermodynamics, fluids, software, electrical, and/or structures)\n\nAbility to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions real time.\n\nAbility to architect launch automation logic & sequencing and an understanding of software state machine applications\n\nExperience utilizing and enforcing EHS policies including fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams\n\nExperience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters\n\nWilling and able to travel up to 20% of the time to Stoke HQ and Moses Lake Test Site to help ensure seamless Cape Launch Site operations\n\nAbility to prioritize and execute\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication\n\nAbility to lead\n\nAbility to follow\n\nBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field.\n\nWilling to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n10+ years of experience as a test site operations engineer, launch site operations engineer, ground controller, and/or flight vehicle controller or equivalent experience with similar high‑performance applications (aircraft, missile systems, naval, oil & gas, energy systems, etc).\n\nExperience working hazardous operations including operations with high pressure gas systems, cryogenic liquid systems, high power systems, and/or explosive ordnance\n\nExperience performing hazardous analyses for cryogenic and high‑pressure gas systems\n\nExperience working test and operations of systems involving integration of software, electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems\n\nExperience with data acquisition and control systems and sensing elements (pressure, temperature, accelerometers, load cells, infrared, optical, strain gauges, flow meters, etc)\n\nProficient with Python programming language is desirable\n\nFamiliarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs\n\nExperience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies\n\nMaster’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field\n\nBenefits\n\nEquity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full‑time employees.\n\nComprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nCompany‑paid life and disability insurance\n\n401(k) plan with employer match\n\n4 weeks’ Paid Time Off\n\nHolidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure)\n\nPaid Family/Parental Leave\n\nOn‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)\n\nDog friendly offices!\n\nCompensation\nTarget Levels:\n\nLevel 2 Range: $109,725 – $148,470\n\nLevel 3 Range: $129,150 – $193,620\n\nOur job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per‑candidate basis.\n\nYour actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.\n\nITAR Requirements\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\n\nEqual Opportunity\nThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and TitleVII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.\n\nEmployment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re‑verify authorization to work periodically.\n\nSeparate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.\n\nCandidate Rights & Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@stokespace.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.\n\nFor more information about your rights, please refer to the “Know Your Rights” notice.\n\nE-Verify\nStoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Stoke Space Technologies","rawCompany":"stoke space technologies","city":"Florida","state":"NY","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-06-23T03:13:55.662Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336415","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-propulsion-unit-and-propulsion-unit-parts-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Launch Engineer - Ground Operations","description":"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.\n\nOur 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.\n\nDescription\nReusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A highly operable, reliable, and robust ground system is an integral part of a fully reusable launch system. As a launch operations engineer for our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, you will be responsible for developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from scratch and serving as a key member of the ground operations team for test and orbital launch campaigns. You will be responsible for engineering, procedures, integration, commissioning, operations, and on-console control. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nOn-console control of launch ground systems\n\nOwn launch readiness, day-of launch console operations, and test & launch campaigns for ground systems\n\nServe as main point of contact for anomaly investigations and own anomaly response and closure for ground systems\n\nDevelop, maintain, and execute procedures, control logic, and automation sequencing for ground systems\n\nDevelop and implement test plans and procedures, complete data reviews, and oversee launch readiness reviews for launch site operations\n\nPerform real time and post operation data reviews for the ground systems\n\nWork closely with vehicle software team, and help architect launch automation\n\nCoordinate with multiple departments and disciplines, including headquarters and test, inclusive of software and hardware, to ensure the launch complex is ready to receive, process, integrate and operate high cadence flight hardware\n\nDevelop, build, operate, and maintain supporting launch facilities including launch control center\n\nContinuously improve launch operations and functions to enable high-cadence launch and recovery operations\n\nProvide engineering expertise, oversite, and hands‑on support during day‑to‑day site operations\n\nServe as on-console support or pad lead for day‑to‑day launch pad operations\n\nEnsure operations are performed industry best practices and EHS policies are followed. Work with EHS to optimize safety policies and operational procedures to reduce or eliminate risk to personnel\n\nQualifications\n\n5+ years of experience as a test site operations engineer, launch site operations engineer, ground controller, and/or flight vehicle controller or equivalent experience with similar high‑performance applications (aircraft, missile systems, naval, oil & gas, energy systems, etc).\n\nStrong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (thermodynamics, fluids, software, electrical, and/or structures)\n\nAbility to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions real time.\n\nAbility to architect launch automation logic & sequencing and an understanding of software state machine applications\n\nExperience utilizing and enforcing EHS policies including fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams\n\nExperience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters\n\nWilling and able to travel up to 20% of the time to Stoke HQ and Moses Lake Test Site to help ensure seamless Cape Launch Site operations\n\nAbility to prioritize and execute\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication\n\nAbility to lead\n\nAbility to follow\n\nBachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field.\n\nWilling to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n10+ years of experience as a test site operations engineer, launch site operations engineer, ground controller, and/or flight vehicle controller or equivalent experience with similar high‑performance applications (aircraft, missile systems, naval, oil & gas, energy systems, etc).\n\nExperience working hazardous operations including operations with high pressure gas systems, cryogenic liquid systems, high power systems, and/or explosive ordnance\n\nExperience performing hazardous analyses for cryogenic and high‑pressure gas systems\n\nExperience working test and operations of systems involving integration of software, electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems\n\nExperience with data acquisition and control systems and sensing elements (pressure, temperature, accelerometers, load cells, infrared, optical, strain gauges, flow meters, etc)\n\nProficient with Python programming language is desirable\n\nFamiliarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs\n\nExperience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies\n\nMaster’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field\n\nBenefits\n\nEquity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full‑time employees.\n\nComprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance\n\nCompany‑paid life and disability insurance\n\n401(k) plan with employer match\n\n4 weeks’ Paid Time Off\n\nHolidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure)\n\nPaid Family/Parental Leave\n\nOn‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)\n\nDog friendly offices!\n\nCompensation\nTarget Levels:\n\nLevel 2 Range: $109,725 – $148,470\n\nLevel 3 Range: $129,150 – $193,620\n\nOur job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per‑candidate basis.\n\nYour actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.\n\nITAR Requirements\nTo conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.\n\nEqual Opportunity\nThe Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and TitleVII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.\n\nEmployment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re‑verify authorization to work periodically.\n\nSeparate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.\n\nCandidate Rights & Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@stokespace.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. 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