Test Infrastructure Engineer

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 are seeking a Test Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Test Engineer at our Kent site, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to test rocket components, design and build test facilities rapidly, as well as operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems, fluid systems and electrical systems.

You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

• Designing and building fluid, mechanical, data acquisition and control systems for various test applications
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting vibration tables, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers
• Enabling development, qualification, and investigative testing of Stoke components
• Designing hardware systems in CAD
• Writing test procedures
• Performing hazard and test data analysis
• Safely operate high pressure and cryogenic systems

• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• 8+ years experience in a design and test environment
• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic environments
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems
• Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA

• Experience building data acquisition systems
• Experience creating P&IDs
• Experience writing and operating test procedures
• Experience designing fluid systems
• Experience designing hydraulic systems

• This is a hands‑on role. You’ll need to be comfortable bending, crawling, and stooping throughout the day, and you should be able to lift 25 lbs. on your own.

• 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!

Target Levels:

• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620
• Level 4 Range: $151,305 - $252,105

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.

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.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal…