Avionics Environmental Test Lab Lead

Stoke Space is seeking an Avionics Environmental Test Lab Lead in Kent, WA. The role involves ensuring product quality for reusable launch systems, managing testing schedules, and optimizing test throughput. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience with mechanical or electrical systems. The position requires hands-on work with testing equipment and is not remote, as it necessitates onsite presence and potential relocation to Seattle, WA.
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


Reusable launch systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. Well-made electronics will make or break a mission. As the first Test Engineer in a growing Avionics Production team, you will be responsible for ensuring all products meet their requirements before integration with the vehicle, as well as laying the groundwork for the team to grow into future needs. You will be a leader, helping development teams understand their products as well as performing the final verification for hardware that is going to space– your feedback will be invaluable as we create a functioning space economy.


Responsibilities



Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot vibration tables, thermal chambers, and thermal vacuum chambers
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade instrumentation and control systems for various test applications, including avionics as well as other disciplines
Populate and manage the testing schedule according to company priorities
Optimize, measure, and improve test throughput, including managing new capital purchases as required
Ensure testing is being conducted safely at all times
Execute detailed test plans, procedures, and campaigns required to validate development and flight hardware, and provide actionable feedback
Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems
As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Qualifications



Excellent command of engineering fundamentals
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering, or equivalent
1+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems (internships and project teams qualify)
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
Passion for building something with high quality, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to help the team be successful
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lead
Ability to follow
Willing to work off-shift, extended hours, and weekends when necessary
Willing to relocate to Seattle, WA
Able to start working full-time on or before February 2026

Preferred Qualifications



Experience in a test focused role
Experienced in Lean Manufacturing (Green Belt preferred)
Experience writing and operating test procedures
Experience with data acquisition and control systems
Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system schematics
Experience building data acquisition systems
Experience reading and creating P&IDs
Deep understanding of Aerospace standard practices for electronics including FOD control, ESD control, and configuration and non-conformance control tracking
Basic command line interactions or coding (Python)

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: $129,150 - $193,620

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 and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.

ITAR Requirements


To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.


Equal Opportunity


The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.


Employment at the Company is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks, and on your ability to prove your identity and authorization to work in the U.S. for the Company. Employees must comply with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, and, therefore, they must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re-verify authorization to work periodically.


Separate from this I-9 process, this position entails access to certain technology and technical data that is restricted under U.S. export control laws and regulations. Employment or continued employment may be conditioned on your legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials as necessary to perform your job.


E-Verify


Stoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.


Job posting details for Avionics Environmental Test Lab Lead at Stoke Space in Kent, Washington. Compensation / salary range: $95,550 - $120,645
Level 2 Range: $109,725 - $148,470
Level 3 Range: $129,150 - $193,620

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