Test Engineer (Mid-Senior)

Stoke Space • Moses Lake, WA

1d • $109,725 - $193,620 • Onsite

About The Position

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle intended to reduce launch costs, increase availability, and improve reliability. The Test Engineer will work at the Moses Lake Test Site, collaborating with engineers and technicians to rapidly design and build test stands, then operate and maintain them. The role involves hardware and software, mechanical and electrical systems, and testing rocket components, engines, and full-stage vehicles. The engineer should be focused, self-directed, adaptable, and able to work quickly while learning on the fly.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or a similar field.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals.
• Experience creating P&IDs.
• Experience integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems.
• Experience in high-pressure or hazardous environments.
• Willingness to work outdoors for long periods.
• Comfort navigating a large, spread-out test site by personal vehicle or on foot.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.
• Positive, humble attitude; passion for high-quality work; 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 writing and operating test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design and build fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for test applications.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for test applications.
• Manage project schedules.
• Write test procedures.
• Perform hazard analysis.
• Perform test data analysis.
• Safely operate high-pressure and cryogenic systems.
• Help keep the test site running by performing tasks such as shipping, receiving, and administrative work.

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