Launch - Range Operations

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

You will be responsible for managing, and coordinating local, state, and federal government relationships, in direct support of our dedicated launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will interface with our government partners for new development and construction as well as ground test operations and orbital launch campaigns. As part of a small, well-supported team, you will have access to the resources you need to get the job done right while simultaneously boosting your skills at a pace that can’t be matched in most other roles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain government relationships and coordinate with local, state, and federal government entities, including SLD 45, SLD 30, NASA, FAA, Coast Guard and supporting organizations.
• Manage Range documentation, reviews, and submittals in accordance with SSCMAN 91-710 and other applicable Range requirements.
• Manage Range reviews, approvals, and permitting for design, new construction, CONOPS, and hazardous operations in accordance with Range policy.
• Provide on-console support for test, launch, and recovery operations coordinating with Range personnel and government stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant execution
• Develop, manage and track budgets with government entities.
• Represent Stoke at government reviews, technical meetings, working groups and other stakeholder engagements.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in related role performing range coordination, range operations, launch vehicle processing, and/or ground operations within a launch or aerospace program or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize and execute
• Willing to relocate to the Cape Canaveral, FL area

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station or Vandenberg Space Force Base
• Previous Military Service
• Familiarity and understanding of SSCMAN 91-710 requirements

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 2 Range: $110,985 - $150,150
• Level 3 Range: $130,620 - $195,825

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.

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.

Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact [email protected]. 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. 

For more information on the right to work, please refer to the poster here.