Stoke Space

Launch Engineer - Ground Operations

Cape Canaveral, Florida · Contract

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About the role

If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we'd love to have you join us.
Description Reusable systems with frequent launch cadence are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space.
You will be responsible for engineering, procedures, integration, commissioning, operations, and on-console control.

Own launch readiness, day-of launch console operations, and test & launch campaigns for ground systems
Serve as main point of contact for anomaly investigations and own anomaly response and closure for ground systems
Develop, maintain, and execute procedures, control logic, and automation sequencing for ground systems
Develop and implement test plans and procedures, complete data reviews, and oversee launch readiness reviews for launch site operations
Perform real time and post operation data reviews for the ground systems
Develop, build, operate, and maintain supporting launch facilities including launch control center
Provide engineering expertise, oversite, and hands-on support during day-to-day site operations
Serve as on-console support or pad lead for day-to-day launch pad operations

Ability to architect launch automation logic & sequencing and an understanding of software state machine applications
Experience utilizing and enforcing EHS policies including fall protection, lockout/tagout, confined space, hot work, job site safety, hazmat, and waste streams
Experience operating and calibrating EHS tools utilized in a launch complex environment including hazardous gas detectors, FLIR cameras, and sound meters
Ability to prioritize and execute
Ability to follow
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field.
5+ 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).
Strong engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (thermodynamics, fluids, software, electrical, and/or structures)
Ability to troubleshoot problems and implement solutions real time.
Willing 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
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to lead
Willing to relocate to Cape Canaveral, FL

Experience working hazardous operations including operations with high pressure gas systems, cryogenic liquid systems, high power systems, and/or explosive ordnance
Experience performing hazardous analyses for cryogenic and high-pressure gas systems
Experience working test and operations of systems involving integration of software, electrical, mechanical, and fluid systems
Experience with data acquisition and control systems and sensing elements (pressure, temperature, accelerometers, load cells, infrared, optical, strain gauges, flow meters, etc)
Proficient with Python programming language is desirable
Experience working with 45 th SW, 30 th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies
Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or similar field
Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710, MSPSP, and HazOp range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs

Target Levels:
Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
Our 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.
Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
ITAR Requirements

Equity - 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.
Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-paid life and disability insurance
4 weeks' Paid Time Off
Paid Family/Parental Leave
On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

Ensure 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

The 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 Title VII. 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.
Employment 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.
Separate 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.
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