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Stoke Space · 10 hours ago

Ground Segment & RF Engineer

Kent, Washington

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$177K/yr - $328K/yr

7+ years exp

Stoke Space Technologies is building a fully reusable vehicle, Nova, to enhance the space economy. As a Ground Segment & RF Engineer, you will ensure reliable data transmission from the Nova rocket to mission control, overseeing the design and operation of ground systems and RF infrastructure.

AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own the design, integration, and operation of the end-to-end ground segment for Nova launches

Ensure reliable telemetry and data flow from the vehicle to mission control during test, launch, flight, and recovery

Design and operate RF and ground station systems, including antennas, tracking assets, and associated infrastructure

Define telemetry requirements, data formats, rates, and modes in collaboration with avionics and flight software teams

Work with Stoke teams to build and maintain telemetry ingest, routing, and distribution systems used by operators and engineers

Support integrated vehicle RF system testing, pad testing, launch rehearsals, and live launch operations as a responsible engineer

Troubleshoot and resolve issues across RF, networking, software, and hardware layers—often in real time

Develop procedures, configurations, and documentation that enable repeatable and reliable operations

Inform and Influence architecture trades for future iterations of the Nova Launch Vehicle

Perform future programs systems design and trades and technology evaluations as an RF systems expert for Stoke future products

Qualification

RF systemsGround systemsMission operationsTelemetry systemsAvionics integrationTroubleshootingSystems-level understandingResponsibility for outcomesDocumentation writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, computer, systems engineering, or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in ground systems, RF systems, mission operations, avionics integration, or telemetry systems

Direct experience supporting real hardware operations (flight test, launch operations, fielded systems, or equivalent)

Strong systems-level understanding across RF, networking, software, and operational interfaces

Proven ability to troubleshoot complex systems under time pressure

Experience writing procedures and documentation used during live operations

Comfortable taking responsibility for outcomes, not just designs

Preferred

Master's degree or equivalent practical experience

Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, or high-consequence aerospace systems

Experience supporting live countdowns or mission control operations

Familiarity with range interfaces, launch site infrastructure, or FAA Part 450 environments

Experience scaling ground systems from early development through operational cadence

Demonstrated principal-level ownership of a complex system or capability

Benefits

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

401(k) plan with employer match

4 weeks’ Paid Time Off

Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)

Paid Family/Parental Leave

On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)

Dog friendly offices!