Software Integration Engineer - Test Site

Description

Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. We are looking for a Software Integration Engineer to be the dedicated software engineer at Moses Lake Test Site (MLTS). You will be the responsible engineer for all software at MLTS; you will work on every hot fire, every vehicle, and whatever else comes through MLTS. This person will own the software configuration running our test stands and make sure it keeps pace with an increasingly aggressive test schedule. When the site needs something from software to move faster, you go build it! This is a rare opportunity to be the software owner at a rocket test site. The software configuration you own is what's commanding the stand when an engine lights.Vehicle Software (VSW) is responsible for all of the software that runs on Nova, as well as every ground system at Stoke. We run and operate the same software on the launch vehicle and the test stand. Stoke has a unique software stack built on Rust, Python, and NixOS that lets us rapidly iterate and test.Stoke's plan to fly daily depends on testing at a cadence that manual processes can't support, and the infrastructure and tools you build will directly determine how fast we get there. A large part of this role is to be the strong tie that connects MLTS with our HQ in Kent, WA and Space Launch Complex 14 in Cape Canaveral, FL.

Responsibilities

• Own the software configuration for MLTS test stands and ground systems, ensuring every test runs on a known, verified configuration
• Provide hands-on software support throughout test operations, from pre-test checkouts to occasional on-console support, troubleshooting anomalies in real time and driving them to root cause
• Learn how the test site actually operates, and translate the friction you observe into clear requirements, bug reports, and feature requests for yourself or the broader VSW team
• Represent the site's needs within VSW, making the case for the work that will have the biggest impact on test cadence and reliability
• Turn recurring issues into permanent fixes, whether that means a code change, a new tool, or an improvement to how we deploy and verify software
• Own pieces of the VSW stack, likely centered on the systems we use to prove software is ready before it reaches a stand and the tooling that makes each test day run faster and cleaner, while contributing across the broader stack wherever you're needed
• Make the software approachable for the people who use it most by building tools, runbooks, and documentation that let operators and test engineers resolve issues on their own

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional, or internship experience in flight software development, ground software, hardware integration, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to write, debug, and ship software in a systems language, ideally Rust, within a Linux environment
• Proficiency in Python or another scripting language for automation and data tooling
• Experience with Git, configuration management, and deploying and maintaining software on physical systems outside of a controlled development environment
• Networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, subnetting, and troubleshooting device connectivity
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers and operators who aren't software specialists, and to turn their needs into actionable engineering work
• Willing to work in person at an active test site in Moses Lake, WA, including outdoors and during the extended hours that test campaigns sometimes require

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting live test, launch, or flight operations for aerospace, automotive, energy, or other high-consequence systems
• Experience building test frameworks, CI pipelines, or tooling that made other engineers faster
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop systems
• Familiarity with data acquisition (DAQ) systems, instrumentation, PLCs, or hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, etc.)
• Experience reading P&IDs, electrical schematics, or system diagrams
• Experience with technical project management

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! 

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $98,805 - $148,155
• Level 2 Range: $123,480 - $185,220

Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels, and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. 

Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.