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Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller

Stoke Space · Cape Canaveral, Florida

Posted about 3 months ago · $123,000 - $184,400

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
87 days
Stoke Space 's roles stay open a median of 84 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
94% of Stoke Space 's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Stoke Space
high
70 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
2026-10-29

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

The Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller at Stoke will focus on developing and refining automation and software for the Nova launch vehicle, ensuring smooth operations from ground to launch and beyond. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams, monitoring telemetry, and improving launch day procedures to enhance mission success. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and aerospace propulsion systems.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
4/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
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

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field
  • Experience in vehicle automation, telemetry analysis, and operational command and control
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting high pressure fluid systems or cryogenic systems
  • Experience operating and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical or avionics systems
  • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in high-stakes, real-time environments

Nice to have

  • 10+ Years experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field
  • Expertise in reusable launch systems
  • Familiarity with mission control software and systems integration
  • Experience in developing launch commit criteria and real-time response protocols

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 used
  • The role requires a strong focus on automation and software, which may not appeal to those looking for more hands-on mechanical work
  • Candidates must meet ITAR requirements, limiting eligibility to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents

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Listed by Stoke Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-29. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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