Test Engineer; Mid-Senior

Overview

At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future. We’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. Nova aims to reduce launch costs, increase availability, and improve reliability to create a scalable space industry.

Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to own their work. If you want to work alongside dedicated and talented people, we’d love to have you join us.

Reusable systems enable seamless Earth-to-space access. A key component is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Engineer at our Moses Lake Test Site, you will collaborate with other engineers and technicians to design and build test stands rapidly, and operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems and electrical systems.

You will test rocket components, engines, and full stage vehicles. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

• Designing and building fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
• Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
• Managing project schedules
• Writing test procedures
• Performing hazard analysis
• Performing test data analysis
• Safely operate high pressure and cryogenic systems
• As part of a small team, perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

• Exceptional command of fundamentals
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Experience creating P&IDs
• Experience with integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
• Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
• Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
• Must be comfortable navigating a large, spread-out test site via personal vehicle or on foot
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• 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

• Experience designing fluid systems from scratch
• Experience writing and operating test procedures

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. Equity in the form of stock options is offered 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 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
• Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

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, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a 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 opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class in employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion…