Launch - Range Operations
About The Position
At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. You will be responsible for managing, and coordinating local, state, and federal government relationships, in direct support of our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will interface with our government partners for new development and construction as well as ground test operations and orbital launch campaigns. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in related role performing range coordination, range operations, launch vehicle processing, and/or ground operations within a launch or aerospace program or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
- Ability to prioritize and execute
- Willing to relocate to the Cape Canaveral, FL area
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Vandenberg Space Force Base
- Previous Military Service
- Familiarity and understanding of SSCMAN 91-710 requirements
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain government relationships and coordinate with local, state, and federal government entities, including SLD 45, SLD 30, NASA, FAA, Coast Guard and supporting organizations.
- Manage Range documentation, reviews, and submittments in accordance with SSCMAN 91-710 and other applicable Range requirements.
- Manage Range reviews, approvals, and permitting for design, new construction, CONOPS, and hazardous operations in accordance with Range policy.
- Provide on-console support for test, launch, and recovery operations coordinating with Range personnel and government stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant execution.
- Develop, manage and track budgets with government entities.
- Represent Stoke at government reviews, technical meetings, working groups and other stakeholder engagements.
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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
