Summer 2027 Internship - Software
Stoke Space2 months ago
Kent, WA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Work on real, open-ended software engineering projects under the guidance of a mentor.
- Contribute to design, implementation, testing, and deployment across the software lifecycle.
- Build SaaS features for hardware manufacturing teams on the Boltline team.
- Develop control software for bench testers, environmental testers, engine test stands, and flight systems on the Vehicle Software team.
- Convert real-time and post-launch data into analysis and insights on the Data team.
- Manage complex technical projects through execution and apply current techniques to technical problems.
Requirements
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a similar STEM field.
- Project-level experience with Python, C, or Rust.
- Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams.
- Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals and the ability to learn quickly.
- Ability to manage a complex technical project through execution.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Boltline candidates should be proficient in JavaScript or TypeScript and have front-end or back-end development experience.
- Vehicle Software candidates should be proficient in Rust or another systems language and have real-time systems experience.
- Data candidates should be proficient in Rust and have front-end or back-end development experience.
- Preferred experience includes embedded devices, autonomous systems, operating-system or kernel-level work, and relevant Boltline or Data technologies.
- Must satisfy applicable ITAR work-authorization requirements and complete required employment verification, reference, and background checks.
Benefits
- 32 hours of paid time off.
- Onsite gym, snacks, and refreshments at the Kent, Washington location.
- Company events with the leadership team.
- Mentorship from industry-leading engineers.
- Direct ownership of real rocket products.
- Full-time onsite internship lasting a minimum of 10–14 consecutive weeks starting in May 2027.
- Relocation support may be available.
- Summer internships run from May through August, with applications generally opening September through November.
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About Stoke Space
Stoke Space designs and builds fully and rapidly reusable orbital launch vehicles for commercial and government payload operators, with revenue from launch services. Its flagship program, Nova, targets a high-flight-cadence, low-cost model for space transportation. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Kent, Washington, the privately held company operates under U.S. export controls (ITAR) for roles involving space technology.