Test Technician

Stoke Space • Kent, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight to reduce launch costs, increase availability, and improve reliability. The company seeks a full-time Test Technician for its Kent site. The technician will collaborate with engineers and other technicians to test rocket components, rapidly design and build test facilities, and operate and maintain those facilities. The work involves hardware and software, along with mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems. The role requires focus, adaptability, self-direction, and the ability to learn quickly.

This position is part of a small team and also includes general site-support tasks such as shipping, receiving, and administrative work. The technician must ensure testing is conducted safely, document test work thoroughly, and help improve testing efficiency and hardware throughput. Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed is required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• At least 2 years of experience in a test-focused role.
• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts.
• Assembly experience with oxygen, cryogenic, and foreign-object-debris-intolerant service components and systems.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Positive and humble attitude, passion for high-quality work, and willingness to take ownership of large and small tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by the applicable U.S. export-control requirements.
• Employment is contingent on satisfactory reference and background checks and proof of identity and authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with high-pressure and cryogenic environments.
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems.
• Experience with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system schematics.

Responsibilities

• Precisely assemble test systems for aerospace hardware according to written and verbal instructions.
• Execute work orders for component and assembly tests and document test steps.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems used in various test applications.
• Identify discrepancies, author nonconformance reports, coordinate dispositions with engineering, and document steps in detail.
• Train personnel in the processes and operation of complex test systems.
• Ensure testing is conducted safely.
• Improve testing efficiency to increase hardware throughput.
• Perform general site-support tasks, including 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.
• Ten 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed