Software Integration Engineer - HIL at Stoke Space in Kent, WA

Summary: Stoke Space Technologies is focused on building a sustainable space economy through their innovative launch vehicle, Nova. They are seeking a Software Integration Engineer - HIL to bridge the gap between vehicle software and hardware, ensuring seamless integration and supporting the mission to achieve daily space flight. Responsibilities: - Own the lifecycle and software configuration of our HIL and ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure seamless integration across our unified vehicle software stack - Develop automated systems to track hardware deployments and dynamically generate standardized software configurations across the fleet - Partner with hardware teams to design, build, and integrate GSE racks and checkout carts for test and launch operations - Write software that interfaces directly with physical ground infrastructure, including automating networks, ground computers, DAQs, and power supplies - Act as the technical bridge between software and hardware disciplines, executing hands-on checkouts and troubleshooting anomalies to get Nova to the pad - Support hardware teams and help our own vehicle software team prioritize feature requests based on their needs Required Qualifications: - 1+ years of professional experience in software development, hardware integration, or systems engineering - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field - Proficient in software-based configuration management and modern software operations - Hands-on experience with physical hardware integration, test equipment, and rack setup - Experience managing and tracking a fleet of hardware deployments across multiple test and operational environments - Networking foundation, including TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, and configuring managed switches - Demonstrated ability to write software in systems languages, particularly Rust, within a Linux environment - Strong systems-thinking approach with the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical anomalies from the software layer down to the physical hardware Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with autonomous systems - Experience in technical project management or leading cross-functional engineering initiatives - Prior experience building and operating HIL test environments or executing avionics checkouts for aerospace or autonomous vehicles - Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, LVDS), PLCs, and data acquisition (DAQ) systems - Experience reading, understanding, and creating technical documentation, system diagrams, and/or electrical schematics Required Skills: Software development, Hardware integration, Systems engineering, Configuration management Important Skills: Linux environment, Networking (TCP/IP), Technical project management Nice-to-Have Skills: Systems languages (Rust), Troubleshooting 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!