Spring 2027 Internship - Operations

Stoke Space•Kent, WA

7h•Onsite

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. We know that at the heart of every great challenge is an extraordinary team. Stoke is building a world-class team and we are excited to begin offering internship opportunities for the Spring of 2027. As an intern, you will work on real, open-ended problems that directly contribute to the success of the company. You will work closely with your mentor and other employees who will help you apply your knowledge and grow your skills through high-impact projects. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. Please note: these roles require you to work onsite at our Kent, WA office.

Requirements

Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in business, pre-law, or engineering.
Ability to manage a complex project and take it through execution.
Ability to learn quickly and apply state of the art techniques to projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10-12 consecutive weeks starting in January 2027.
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.
Ability to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
Must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.
Must have legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing operational workflows, supporting cross-functional projects, and contributing to strategic planning or market analysis (for Business Development).
Strong interest in process optimization and developing scalable business practices (for Business Development).
Familiarity with researching aerospace regulations, supporting contract review, and preparing legal documentation (for Legal & Government Affairs).
Exposure to contract development, negotiations (observer role), and customer or supplier relationship management (for Legal & Government Affairs).
Experience supporting lead generation through content creation, social media campaigns, SEO, and events (for Boltline - Growth).
Familiarity with inbound marketing, campaign execution, and tracking metrics (conversion rates & ROI) using tools like HubSpot or Google Analytics (for Boltline - Growth).
Completed advanced coursework in AIS, Corporate Tax, Financial Accounting, and Cost Accounting (for Finance).
Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, with a specific emphasis on using Excel (for Finance).
Prior experience in Double entry Bookkeeping (for Finance).

Responsibilities

Work on real, open-ended problems that directly contribute to the success of the company.
Apply knowledge and grow skills through high-impact projects.
Stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.