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 depend on fast, reliable execution across engineering, manufacturing, and operations. As Stoke scales toward rapid reuse, the systems that run the business must move with the same speed and precision as the rocket vehicle itself.
As the IT Project Manager, you will lead the delivery of critical enterprise systems that support how Stoke builds, tests, and launches reusable rockets. While a key initial focus will be supporting Stoke’s next-generation ERP platform and its integration with Boltline—our hardware-centric MES and system of record—this role will evolve over time. You will own and drive a portfolio of IT and enterprise software initiatives as Stoke continues to scale.
This role connects software systems, teams, and data flows across engineering and business operations, enabling teams to move faster with confidence. You will bring structure and momentum to complex, cross-functional efforts without introducing unnecessary process or friction.You will partner closely with software engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and external vendors to deliver solutions that are technically sound, operationally reliable, and aligned with how Stoke works today—and where we’re going next.
The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in deeply technical environments and understands modern system integration through APIs and data pipelines. You take ownership of outcomes, communicate crisply, and proactively manage risk across multiple concurrent initiatives.
In this role, you will:
This is a collaborative, execution-focused role for someone who thrives in fast-moving, engineering-driven environments and wants to directly impact how Stoke builds and launches reusable rockets. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Target Levels:
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.
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., 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-Verify
Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.
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