At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future here on Earth. That is why we are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova. It is designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – it reduces cost, increases availability, and enhances reliability. By radically lowering the cost and increasing the cadence of launch, we’re able to create a truly scalable space industry.
Our team is mission-driven, collaborative, and empowered with ownership of their work. If you want to work with some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.
Description
The avionics system is the backbone of highly reusable, operable, and reliable space systems. As the Avionics - Stage Integration and Test Engineer at an early-stage start-up, you will be responsible for integrating all avionics flight hardware on the launch vehicle. This will require a diverse understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle. You will work closely with the avionics, fluids, structures, software, and manufacturing teams to define integration, electrical checkout, and operations sequences that will culminate in the first launch of the NOVA rocket. You will seek out state-of-the-art solutions to difficult problems and you will assist in the definition of company standards for avionics integration and test. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Responsibilities
- Develop a complete understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces necessary to integrate and operate the launch vehicle
- Own NOVA stage integrated avionics system all the way from development, manufacturing, through test, and all the way into launch operations
- Develop system and harness schematics, equipment lists, integration and test plans for the complete stage and engine avionics system
- Coordinate with component owners, software and other engineering disciplines to identify and correct integration issues early in the design cycle
- Support component test engineers for hardware acceptance testing and drive for common hardware and test methodologies
- Facilitate/utilize hardware-in-the-loop test solutions to validate vehicle designs and develop continuous integration test objectives
- Plan and execute system integration and vehicle checkout tests
- Troubleshoot electrical hardware issues on vehicle, and coordinate with component owners to drive corrective actions and design changes
- Develop day of flight procedures and sequences for battery charging, avionics health checking, and vehicle launch and recovery
- Support integrated stage and hot fire testing at our Moses Lake, WA Test site and onsite at Cape Canaveral
- Operate the vehicle Avionics system through launch and recovery day of flight
Qualifications
- B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
- 2+ Years experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experienced in integration, test, and operations of complex multidisciplinary systems such as launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft or automotive
- Avionics/GNC hardware in the loop simulation experience
- Experience developing assembly work plans/instructions for mechanical integration of avionics components and harnessing
- Environmental test experience
- Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc.
- Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
- Experience writing automated test sequences
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Rigorous attention to detail
Benefits
- Equity – 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 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400
- Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400
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.