Spring 2027 Internship - Engineering

Spring 2027 Internship - Engineering Location: Cape Canaveral, Florida; Kent, Washington; Moses Lake, Washington. About the role: 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. Description 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. Internships are available across the company within engineering teams such as mechanical, test, avionics, and manufacturing. Please note: this role requires you to work onsite either at our Kent, Moses Lake, or Cape Canaveral location. Qualifications Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a similar STEM field Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals Hands‑on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution Ability to learn and apply state‑of‑the‑art techniques to technical projects Excellent written and verbal communication Able to work full‑time, onsite for a minimum of 10‑12 consecutive weeks starting in January 2027 Preferred Qualifications for Various Teams Mechanical: Project‑level experience with mechanical, thermodynamic, or fluid design and analysis. CAD proficiency and working as part of a team a plus. Manufacturing: Hands‑on experience building things or working in a machine shop. Avionics: Designing, testing, and integrating PCBs, test equipment, and/or harnessing. Test Operations: Any hands‑on experience building things or performing hazardous ops (pressure testing, cryogenic handling, etc.). Benefits 32 hours of paid time off Company events with Leadership team Mentorship from industry‑leading engineers Direct ownership of real rocket products Compensation Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour Junior/Senior: $33.00/hour Completed Bachelor's: $35.00/hour Completed Master's: $40.00/hour ITAR Requirements 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. Equal Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring. Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I‑9 at the start of employment and re‑verify authorization to work periodically. Candidate Rights & Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request. For more information about your rights, please refer to the 'Know Your Rights' notice here. E‑Verify Stoke Space uses E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. #J-18808-Ljbffr jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard