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Stoke Space · 2 weeks ago

Avionics Environmental Test Lab Lead

Kent, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$91K/yr - $115K/yr

1+ years exp

Stoke Space is building a fully reusable vehicle, Nova, to revolutionize space transportation. The Avionics Environmental Test Lab Lead will ensure all avionics products meet their requirements before integration with the vehicle, while also helping the team grow to meet future needs.

AerospaceProduct DesignSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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.)

Qualification

Engineering fundamentalsMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringLean ManufacturingData acquisition systemsTest proceduresWillingness to followBasic codingCommunicationLeadership abilityTeam collaborationPositive attitude

Required

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

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!