Embedded Software Engineer - Firmware

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully reusable launch vehicle aimed at reducing costs and improving reliability in space transportation. The Firmware Engineer will develop, test, and deploy firmware that supports mission operations and collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of hardware and software.

What you'll do:

• 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• 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!