Launch Technician - Instrumentation & Controls
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. Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to operate launch hardware quickly. As an Launch Technician - Instrumentation and Controls working at our Cape Canaveral Launch Site, you will build fluid, electronic, and structural launch pad systems. You will prepare the launch pad for launch operations, troubleshoot launch operation issues, and support general launch operations. You will fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints, drawings, and verbal instructions using power tools, hand tools, and typical shop equipment. You will work directly with experienced design and launch engineers. Stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
- 3+ years of experience in wire harness and electrical connector fabrication.
- Familiar with data acquisition systems.
- Familiar with pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, and flow meters.
- Familiar with reading and interpreting schematics and drawings.
- Experience fabricating custom parts with little to no direction.
- Possess skills necessary for troubleshooting wiring discrepancies.
- Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time.
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
- Passion for high-quality builds, a positive and humble attitude, and a drive to take ownership of tasks.
- Rigorous attention to detail and strong multi-tasking skills.
- Must be willing to travel flexibly based on fluctuating business demand and project pipelines.
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you 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 building up low voltage and data acquisition systems.
- Experience building and troubleshooting camera systems.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate various power tools, saws, and heavy-duty equipment.
- Work closely with engineers for launch pad system maintenance and operations.
- Support troubleshooting efforts for launch operations.
- Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high-pressure systems.
- Safely operate forklifts, telehandlers, and man lifts.
- Perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping/receiving, admin tasks).
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
Education Level
High school or GED
