Avionics Electrical Development Test Engineer

Kent, Washington At Stoke, we believe a thriving space economy will enable a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we’re building Nova, our fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle. Designed for daily flight, Nova tackles the core challenges of space transportation by reducing cost, increasing availability, and improving reliability. By radically lowering launch costs and increasing flight cadence, we’re helping create a truly scalable space industry. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered to take ownership of their work. If you want to work alongside some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, we’d love to have you join us. Description The Avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As an Electrical Development Test Engineer at an early-stage start-up you will be responsible for developing test solutions used to qualify our flight avionics hardware. You will work closely with the development and production team to design and implement the avionics test architecture, and continuously iterate and improve your designs. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics development. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly. Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators
• Develop and implement a modular, scalable test architecture through use of commercial-off-the-shelf hardware and custom PCBAs for measuring signals, applying flight-like loads, and powering units under test
• Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
• Execute development and qualification test campaigns to exercise designs to their limits and ensure reliable flight hardware including thermal cycling, random vibration, shock, TVAC, EMI/EMC,

etc

• Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve
• Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
• Experience designing,

building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify) Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016,

RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810

• Experience modular,

configuration, automated test hardware and software

• Experience with Python,

Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc

• Experience with schematic capture and board layout,

preferably in Altium

• Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
• Capable of board level rework in support of development testing
• Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design
• Capable of writing software for test automation,

data review, and design analysis

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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! Compensation Target Levels:

• Level 1 Range: $95,

550 - $120, 645 - Level 2 Range: $109, 725 - $148, 470 - Level 3 Range: $129150 - $193620 Our job posts are intentionally written to attract a wide variety of experience levels,and we make decisions about the right fit on a per-candidate basis. your actual level base salary will be decided based on your specific experience skill level. itAR Requirements To conform U.S Government space technology export regulations including International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be U.S citizen lawful permanent resident U.S protected individual defined by USC1324b(a)(3), or eligible obtain required authorizations U.S Department State. equal Opportunity Company Equal Opportunity Employer including respect disability veteran status committed compliance equal opportunity laws including Immigration Nationality Act INA Title VII does not discriminate basis nationality,race,citizenship immigration status protected class employment practices hiring. employment Company contingent upon satisfactory completion reference background checks ability prove identity authorization work U.S Company Employees comply United States Citizenship Immigration Services employment verification requirements therefore must complete Employment Eligibility Verification Form I9 start employment reverify authorization work periodically Separate I9 process position entails access certain technology technical data restricted U.S export control laws regulations Employment continued employment may conditioned legal authorization work access export control materials necessary perform job. candidate Rights Accommodations If require reasonable accommodation complete application participate interview process please contact careers@stokespace.com Requests handled accordance applicable laws Please do not include medical confidential information initial request For more information rights please refer Know Your Rights notice here. e Verify Stoke Space uses EVerify confirm identity employment eligibility new hires.