Stage Test Engineer

Stoke Space • Moses Lake, WA

2d • $109,725 - $193,620 • Onsite

About The Position

Stoke is developing Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The Stage Test Engineer will work at Stoke's Moses Lake test site, collaborating with engineers and technicians to rapidly design and build test stands and then operate and maintain them. The role involves hardware and software, mechanical and electrical systems, and testing rocket components, engines, and full-stage vehicles. It calls for focus, speed, self-direction, and the ability to learn on the fly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 2 years of experience testing integrated rocket vehicles.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems.
• Experience in high-pressure or hazardous environments.
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals.
• Willingness to work outdoors for long periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Passion for building high-quality work; a positive and humble attitude; and willingness to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team succeed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing fluid systems from scratch.
• Experience creating P&IDs.
• Experience writing and operating test procedures.
• Comfort navigating a large, spread-out test site by personal vehicle or on foot.

Responsibilities

• Integrate rocket stages for ground testing.
• Manage test preparation activities.
• Lead test operations, including creating autosequences, writing test procedures, and analyzing data.
• Design and build fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications.
• Manage project schedules.
• Perform hazard analysis.
• Perform test data analysis.
• Safely operate high-pressure and cryogenic systems.
• As part of a small team, perform everyday tasks to keep the site running, including shipping, receiving, and administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options for 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.
• Four weeks of paid time off.
• 11 holidays, including an end-of-year closure.
• Paid family/parental leave.
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend, depending on location.
• Dog-friendly offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level