Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

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 Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Rockets can only be built on rock solid foundations, and for Vehicle Software, that foundation is our firmware. A predominant number of components on our launch vehicle are controlled by our in-house firmware, playing an essential role in the hardware software interface . As a Firmware Engineer , you will develop, test, and deploy code that can reliably support mission operations. If you are a software engineer that loves bits and bytes, moving electrons, and making fire, then this is the role for you. This job is multidisciplinary. Some days, you will be probing signals on a PCB, others you will be developing and testing new code, and others still you may be at the test site, installing and checking out a board being integrated onto an engine. Responsibilities Own firmware for multiple avionics boards Collaborate with other embedded software engineers to develop a scalable stack and maintain a coherent interface with adjacent systems Work with electrical engineers to bring up boards, write firmware that meets mission requirements, and test boards to these requirements Debug failures or issues that live at the intersection of hardware and software Support teams that are using the firmware you've written by providing technical knowledge and documentation Contribute to the vehicle's electrical and software architecture Qualifications BSE in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related degree 2+ years of experience developing, testing, and deploying embedded systems (project teams, personal projects, and research can count for this) Experience in Rust Experience using electrical lab equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers Strong systems thinking and debugging skills Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal Rigorous attention to detail Preferred Qualifications Experience with reading and writing electrical schematics, preferably in Altium Familiarity with networking concepts such as UDP, MAC layer, subnets Demonstrated ability to write embedded rust, such as embassy Experience with RTOS and real time systems Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQ) 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: L evel 1 Range: $98,805 - $148,155 L evel 2 Range: $123,480 - $185,220 L evel 3 Range: $154,350 - $231,525 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. #LI-CP1 ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traff