Launch Avionics Integration Engineer – Hands-On Space Ops

Stoke Space; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays 10 days

On-site gym

Job summary

Stoke Space in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Launch Avionics Integration & Test Engineer to own the integration and testing of avionics flight hardware on the NOVA launch vehicle. You will work with avionics, fluids, structures, software and manufacturing teams to define integration, electrical checkout, and test sequences for launch readiness.

The role requires a hands-on engineer capable of building electrical ground support equipment, developing test plans, and supporting day-of-launch

Qualifications

• B.S. in electrical or related engineering field required.
• 5+ years in avionics/electrical work for launch vehicles or GSE.
• Experience with electrical design, integration and testing.
• Proficient in creating procedures and automated test sequences.
• Experience building ground support/automation for power-up and testing.
• Strong RF fundamentals and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to travel and work in varied environments.

Responsibilities

• Understand interfaces to integrate and operate the launch vehicle.
• Own avionics systems from receipt to launch operations.
• Develop ground support equipment and test plans.
• Coordinate with software, structures, and manufacturing teams.
• Utilize hardware-in-the-loop tests to validate configurations.
• Plan and execute system integration and checkout tests at the launch site.
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware and implement corrective actions.
• Develop day-of-flight procedures for charging, health checks, and launch.
• Support integrated stage and hot-fire testing at Cape Canaveral.
• Operate avionics system during day-of-launch and recovery.

Skills

Electrical design

Systems integration

Test automation

Troubleshooting

Ground test equipment

RF fundamentals

2D CAD

Office tools (Excel/Visio)

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. in electrical engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

National Instruments hardware

UEI

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Job description

Stoke Space in Cape Canaveral, FL is seeking a Launch Avionics Integration & Test Engineer to own the integration and testing of avionics flight hardware on the NOVA launch vehicle. You will work with avionics, fluids, structures, software and manufacturing teams to define integration, electrical checkout, and test sequences for launch readiness.

The role requires a hands-on engineer capable of building electrical ground support equipment, developing test plans, and supporting day-of-launch