<div>At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.</div>DescriptionWe 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 2026. 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<ul><li>Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a similar STEM field</li><li>Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals</li><li>Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams</li><li>Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution</li><li>Ability to learn and apply state of the art techniques to technical projects</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10-12 consecutive weeks </li></ul>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 plusManufacturing:Hands on experience building things or working in a machine shopAvionics:Designing, testing, and integrating PCBs, test equipment, and/or harnessingTest Operations:Any hands on experience building things or performing hazardous ops (pressure testing, cryogenic handling, etc.)Benefits<ul><li>32 hours of paid time off</li><li>Company events with Leadership team</li><li>Mentorship from industry-leading engineers</li><li>Direct ownership of real rocket products</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour</li><li>Junior/Senior: $33.00/hour</li><li>Completed Bachelor's: $35.00/hour</li><li>Completed Master's: $40.00/hour</li></ul>Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2025. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and our slots may get filled before this date.<div>ITAR RequirementsTo 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.E-VerifyStoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</div>

We&rsquo;ve reached a critical point in our history. Stoke is asking the tough question: How do we grow as a civilization without destroying our home? We believe a perspective from space will give us the information we need to achieve both. Space technology and satellite data help us understand the changing world around us. We are opening up access to and from orbit with our rockets designed to fly daily.

Summer 2026 Internship - Engineering

<div>At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.</div>DescriptionWe 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 2026. 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<ul><li>Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a similar STEM field</li><li>Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals</li><li>Hands-on engineering experience through internships, personal projects, work, or teams</li><li>Ability to manage a complex technical project and take it through execution</li><li>Ability to learn and apply state of the art techniques to technical projects</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication</li><li>Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10-12 consecutive weeks&nbsp;</li></ul>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 plusManufacturing:Hands on experience building things or working in a machine shopAvionics:Designing, testing, and integrating PCBs, test equipment, and/or harnessingTest Operations:Any hands on experience building things or performing hazardous ops (pressure testing, cryogenic handling, etc.)Benefits<ul><li>32 hours of paid time off</li><li>Company events with Leadership team</li><li>Mentorship from industry-leading engineers</li><li>Direct ownership of real rocket products</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour</li><li>Junior/Senior: $33.00/hour</li><li>Completed Bachelor's: $35.00/hour</li><li>Completed Master's: $40.00/hour</li></ul>Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2025. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and our slots may get filled before this date.<div>ITAR RequirementsTo 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&nbsp;The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.&nbsp; It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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.E-VerifyStoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</div>

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