Test Technician; Instrumentation and Controls

Test Technician (Instrumentation and Controls)

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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.

Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Technician working at our Moses Lake Test Site, you will be responsible for building fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems, preparing the test facility for test operations, troubleshooting test related issues, and supporting general test operations.

You will fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions, using power tools, hand tools, and other typical shop equipment. You will work directly with experienced design and test engineers and must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self‑direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate various power tools, saws, and other heavy‑duty equipment
• Work closely with engineers for test stand maintenance and operations
• Support troubleshooting efforts
• Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high‑pressure systems
• Safely operate forklift, telehandler, and man lift
• Perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate
• 1+ years of experience in wire harness and electrical connector fabrication
• Familiar with data acquisition systems
• Familiar with pressure transducers, thermocouples, accelerometers, flow meters
• Familiar with reading and interpreting schematics and drawings
• Experience fabricating custom parts with little to no direction
• Possess skills necessary for troubleshooting wiring discrepancies
• Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Passion for building something with high quality, positive and humble attitude, and willingness to take ownership of large and small tasks
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Strong multitasker
• Unbeatable drive and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building low‑voltage and data acquisition systems
• Experience building and troubleshooting camera systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling
• Equity

Compensation

• Level 1 Range: $25 – $36.68/hour
• Level 2 Range: $39.58 – $45.87/hour
• Level 3 Range: $38.22 – $57.31/hour
• Level 4 Range: $46.68 – $70.05/hour

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.

Equal Opportunity

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 when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.

Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility…