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Summer 2027 Internship - Engineering

Stoke Space logoStoke Space$28.00/hrCape Canaveral, Florida; Kent, Washington; Moses Lake, WashingtonPosted 2mo ago
  • No experience required
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

About the job

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 Summer 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 10-14 consecutive weeks starting in May 2027 ## 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 Your pay will be determined by academic level.

You may also be eligible for relocation support. ## At Stoke, we offer internships across three terms throughout the year. Please review our application windows below to determine the best timing for your application.

Spring (Jan - April) - Application window: May - July Summer (May - Aug) - Application window: September - November Fall (Sept - Dec) - Application window: January - March ## 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.

(i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). ## 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 backgroundchecks, 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, as noted above, 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 careers@stokespace.com . 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 .

From Stoke Space's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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Building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable rocket.

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