Test Engineer (Level 1 - Early Career)

Stoke Space · Test Site - Moses Lake, WA

Where: Moses Lake, Washington
Posted: Nov 13, 2025

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 systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to test hardware quickly.

What you'd do

Designing and building fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
Managing project schedules
Writing test procedures
Performing hazard analysis
Performing test data analysis
Safely operate high pressure and cryogenic systems
As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

What they want

Exceptional command of fundamentals
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
0–3 years of relevant experience (including internships and college organizations)
Experience creating P&IDs
Experience with integrating and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic systems
Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
Must be comfortable navigating a large, spread-out test site via personal vehicle or on foot.
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

What you get

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!
Level 1 Range: $95,550 - $120,645