Test Stand Design Engineer

Stoke Space•Moses Lake, WA

9h•$85,550 - $193,620•Onsite

About The Position

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. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us. Description Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. An instrumental ingredient to making reusable launch vehicles is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Engineer at our Moses Lake test facility, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to design and build test stands rapidly. Your focus will be on designing and manufacturing the mechanical systems that make ground testing our possible – piping, pipe supports, structures, and fluid and gas systems. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar
1+ years of experience in related role, including related experience from internships or college organizations
Exceptional command of structural, thermodynamics, and fluids engineering principles
Proficient with Siemens NX or similar 3D modeling software
Proficient with creating fluids P&IDs from scratch
Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, instrumentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead
Ability to follow
Full-time in Moses Lake preferred; on-site requirements may vary based on experience level.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and integration of mechanical systems—piping, pipe supports, structures, weldments, and fluid systems—across the full lifecycle from concept to delivery.
Negotiate requirements, go from concept to CAD, create detailed drawings, and manage suppliers throughout the fabrication process, ensuring timely procurement and quality execution.
Serve as the technical interface between internal teams (Test Article REs, Test Stand REs, Test Operators, Test Technicians) and external suppliers, translating needs and requirements into actionable designs.
Support seamless integration and handoff of ground support equipment (GSE), working closely with test engineers and operators to ensure all systems are installed, commissioned, and intuitive to use.
Maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, coordinating fabrication, delivery, and troubleshooting to keep test programs on schedule.
Collaborate across disciplines to take requirements from multiple teams and ensure designs are practical, safe, and effective in real-world test scenarios.
Drive improvements in testing efficiency, safety, and reliability, proactively identifying challenges and solving problems across design, fabrication, and integration.
Document and maintain as-built drawings, schematics, and system records for all equipment under your responsibility, ensuring traceability and operational readiness.

Benefits

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.
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!

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