Summer 2027 Internship - Operations

About the role

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.

We 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 2027. 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.

Please note: these roles require you to work onsite at our Kent, WA office.

Responsibilities

• Work on real, open-ended problems that directly contribute to the success of the company
• Collaborate closely with mentors and other employees to apply knowledge and grow skills through high-impact projects
• Stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in business, pre-law, or engineering
• Ability to manage a complex project and take it through execution
• Ability to learn quickly and apply state of the art techniques to projects
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work full-time, onsite for a minimum of 10–14 consecutive weeks starting in May 2027

Preferred qualifications by team

• Business Development: Experience analyzing operational workflows, supporting cross-functional projects, and contributing to strategic planning or market analysis; strong interest in process optimization and developing scalable business practices
• Legal & Government Affairs: Familiarity with researching aerospace regulations, supporting contract review, and preparing legal documentation; exposure to contract development, negotiations (observer role), and customer or supplier relationship management is a plus
• Boltline – Sales & Marketing: Experience supporting lead generation through content creation, social media campaigns, SEO, and events; familiarity with inbound marketing, campaign execution, and tracking metrics (conversion rates & ROI) using tools like HubSpot or Google Analytics is a plus

Benefits & Opportunities

• 32 hours of paid time off
• On-site gym (Kent, WA location)
• Complimentary snacks & refreshments available on-site
• Company events with Leadership team
• Mentorship from industry-leading engineers
• Direct ownership of real rocket products

Pay

• Freshman/Sophomore: $28.00/hour
• Junior/Senior: $33.00/hour
• Completed Bachelor's: $35.00/hour
• Completed Master's: $40.00/hour

Your pay will be determined by academic level. You may also be eligible for relocation support.

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.