Software Integration Engineer - HIL

Responsibilities

• Own the lifecycle and software configuration of HIL and ground support equipment (GSE)
• Develop automated systems to track hardware deployments and generate software configurations
• Partner with hardware teams to design, build, and integrate GSE racks and checkout carts
• Write software to interface with physical ground infrastructure, including networks, DAQs, and power supplies
• Act as the technical bridge between software and hardware disciplines
• Support hardware teams and prioritize feature requests for the vehicle software team

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional experience in software development, hardware integration, or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Proficiency in software-based configuration management and modern software operations
• Hands-on experience with physical hardware integration, test equipment, and rack setup
• Experience managing and tracking hardware deployments across multiple environments
• Networking foundation including TCP/IP, routing, subnetting, and managed switches
• Ability to write software in systems languages, particularly Rust, within a Linux environment
• Strong systems-thinking approach for troubleshooting electromechanical anomalies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous systems
• Experience in technical project management or leading cross-functional engineering initiatives
• Prior experience building and operating HIL test environments or executing avionics checkouts
• Familiarity with hardware communication protocols (CAN, RS422/485, LVDS), PLCs, and DAQ systems
• Ability to create technical documentation, system diagrams, and electrical schematics

About the Company

Stoke Space is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight to enable a scalable space industry.