Launch Engineer - Vehicle Integration
Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, Florida
Posted about 2 months ago · $129,150 - $193,620
or apply directly on Stoke Space 's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 57 days Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 63 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
- high 53 stale, 0 reposted of 70 open
- Hiring momentum
- 85 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Stoke Space 's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Stoke Space .
About this role
As a Launch Engineer focused on Vehicle Integration, you will develop, commission, and operate a new launch pad at Cape Canaveral. Your role involves managing all phases of the product lifecycle, from architecture definition to operations, while collaborating with various teams to ensure the launch complex is prepared for flight hardware integration. You will also support launch operations and continuously improve processing for daily launches.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Stoke Space as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in a related role working on launch vehicle processing and/or critical ground support equipment hardware processing in an aerospace or similar high-performance application
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of mechanical design and kinematics
- Proficient with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred)
- Proficient creating and implementing procedures
- Knowledge of the working principles of common mechanism components such as piston actuators, plain and rolling-element bearings, linkage mechanisms, hydraulic pumps, and electric motors
- Practical and theoretical knowledge of fluids design as related to physical vehicle hardware and infrastructure
Nice to have
- 10+ years of experience in a related role engineering, building, and operating launch vehicle and/or ground support equipment in aerospace or similar high-performance application
- Experience designing launch vehicle piping layouts, controls and sizing hardware
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs
- Experience working with 45th SW, 30th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field
What you get
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
- 10 holidays (including an end-of-year closure)
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools beyond CAD software
- The role requires a strong ability to self-direct and learn quickly, which may not suit everyone
- The position involves hands-on work, which may be demanding physically and mentally
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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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