<div>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.</div>DescriptionThe 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<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators</li><li>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</li><li>Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems</li><li>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</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve</li><li>Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software</li><li>Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience</li><li>Experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016, RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810</li><li>Experience modular, configuration, automated test hardware and software</li><li>Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc</li><li>Experience with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium</li><li>Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components</li><li>Capable of board level rework in support of development testing</li><li>Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design</li><li>Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>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</li><li>Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Company-paid life and disability insurance </li><li>401(k) plan with employer match </li><li>4 weeks’ Paid Time Off  </li><li>Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure) </li><li>Paid Family/Parental Leave  </li><li>On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) </li><li>Dog friendly offices! </li></ul>CompensationTarget Levels:<ul><li>Level 1 Range: $91,000 - $114,900 </li><li>Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400</li><li>Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400</li></ul>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.  <div>ITAR RequirementsTo 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-VerifyStoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</div>

We&rsquo;ve reached a critical point in our history. Stoke is asking the tough question: How do we grow as a civilization without destroying our home? We believe a perspective from space will give us the information we need to achieve both. Space technology and satellite data help us understand the changing world around us. We are opening up access to and from orbit with our rockets designed to fly daily.

Avionics - Electrical Development Test Engineer

<div>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.</div>DescriptionThe 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<ul><li>Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators</li><li>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</li><li>Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems</li><li>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</li><li>Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve</li><li>Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software</li><li>Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience</li><li>Experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016, RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810</li><li>Experience modular, configuration, automated test hardware and software</li><li>Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc</li><li>Experience with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium</li><li>Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components</li><li>Capable of board level rework in support of development testing</li><li>Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design</li><li>Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>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</li><li>Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance&nbsp;</li><li>Company-paid life and disability insurance&nbsp;</li><li>401(k) plan with employer match&nbsp;</li><li>4 weeks’ Paid Time Off &nbsp;</li><li>Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)&nbsp;</li><li>Paid Family/Parental Leave &nbsp;</li><li>On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)&nbsp;</li><li>Dog friendly offices!&nbsp;</li></ul>CompensationTarget Levels:<ul><li>Level 1 Range: $91,000 - $114,900&nbsp;</li><li>Level 2 Range: $104,500 - $141,400</li><li>Level 3 Range: $123,000 - $184,400</li></ul>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.&nbsp;Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div>ITAR RequirementsTo 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&nbsp;The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status.&nbsp; It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; 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-VerifyStoke Space uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.</div>

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