Test Technician

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

We are seeking a full-time Test Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Test Technician 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of test systems for aerospace hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions
• Execute work orders for component and assembly tests; documentation of test steps
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps
• Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems
• Ensure testing is always conducted safely
• Improve efficiency of testing to increase hardware throughput
• As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems
• 2+ years experience in a test focused role
• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts
• Assembly experience with Oxygen, Cryogenic, and FOD intolerant service components and systems
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• 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 skills
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic environments
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems
• Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system schematics
• 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.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

Target Levels:

• Level 2 Range: $32.11 - $48.16
• Level 3 Range: $40.13 - $60.17

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.

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