Avionics Electrical Development Test Engineer

Kent, WA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 104500 - 141400

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 were 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 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: $91000 - $114900
Level 2 Range: $104500 - $141400
Level 3 Range: $123000 - $184400

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

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