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Stoke Space · 14 hours ago

Mission Operations Engineer

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Stoke Space is focused on building a sustainable space economy through their innovative launch vehicle, Nova. They are seeking a highly experienced Principal Mission Operations Engineer to develop launch automation systems and ensure seamless operations from ground to launch and recovery phases.

AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and refine automation systems to support real-time mission operations and streamline launch day processes

Own the Nova Vehicle CONOPS from launch pad evacuation through lift off

Build systems for and, on launch day, to monitor telemetry from the Nova launch vehicle and assess real-time launch commit criteria

Own the implementation of mission specific challenges like downrange vehicle telemetry, hardware change implementation and operations improvements

Work with Kent and Moses Lake teams to streamline integrated vehicle testing as a continuation into Launch Site processing and Launch Operations

Aggregate and synthesize engineering inputs from subject matter experts to enable and inform critical decision-making

Collaborate closely with the Vehicle Controller, advising on launch sequence adjustments and anomaly resolution when needed

Lead the monitoring of vehicle stages through the flight phase, coordinating smooth handoff to orbital operations or recovery teams

Drive the continuous improvement of launch day CONOPS to increase operational efficiency and mission success

Qualification

Mission operations experienceLaunch automationTelemetry analysisSoftware engineeringAerospace propulsion systemsReusable launch systemsMission control softwareSystems integrationProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

8+ years of experience in mission operations, launch systems, or a related aerospace field

Proven experience in vehicle automation, telemetry analysis, and operational command and control

Strong problem-solving skills, especially in high-stakes, real-time environments

Excellent communication skills to effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance under pressure

Preferred

Expertise in reusable launch systems

Familiarity with mission control software and systems integration

Experience in developing launch commit criteria and real-time response protocols

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!