Summer 2026 Internship - Operations

Summer 2026 Internship - Operations

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we're able to create a truly scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.

Description

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 2026. 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. These roles require you to work onsite at our Kent, WA office.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in business, pre-law, marketing, or sales.
• 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 10-12 consecutive weeks starting in May 2026

Preferred Qualifications For Various Teams

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 - Growth: Boltline is the only end-to-end engineering toolset empowering teams to build world-class hardware with unmatched speed and clarity, born from streamlining complex development at Stoke Space. The preferred qualifications for a Growth Intern include experience developing and executing data-driven strategies to drive business growth, crafting engaging content, and supporting partnership initiatives. A strong interest in market expansion, innovative problem-solving, and emerging technologies within aerospace, alternative energy, or advanced hardware industries is encouraged.

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

Compensation

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

Applications will be accepted until December 15, 2025. Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and our slots may get filled before this date.