Software Developer Engineer in Test

STOKE Space Technologies; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 92,500 - 138,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the form of stock options

Comprehensive benefits program

401(k) plan with employer match

4 weeks’ Paid Time Off

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Job summary

STOKE Space Technologies in Kent, WA, is seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to enhance their software platform, Boltline. This role involves developing automated testing solutions to ensure high software quality and rapidly deployable features.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, refining test strategies and integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines. This position offers insights into aerospace manufacturing and requires strong coding and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with designing and implementing robust automated tests.
• Experience in developing test cases using TypeScript, Java, or C#.
• Deep understanding of various kinds of testing (black-box, white-box, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Develop test code executed in an automated and repeatable fashion.
• Design, implement and enhance test frameworks and tools.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines for rapid feedback.

Skills

Automated testing

Test frameworks

UI automation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

TypeScript

Java

C#

Selenium

Job description

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

Help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing at Stoke Space. We’re seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to evolve our flagship software platform, Boltline, which enables teams to build and validate advanced hardware with complete traceability.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test on the Boltline by Stoke Space Team, you will be responsible for raising the quality bar for our software releases. Our goal is to go fast with high quality. We will enable this through rigor in our testing and delivery process. You’ll work with our product, development and test teams to deliver automated system level tests for existing and new features and improving our release processes.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and software delivery. You'll gain deep insight into revolutionary manufacturing practices while delivering software that accelerates hardware development for companies leading the new space age.

You’ll help define the future of Boltline both for Stoke Space's internal teams and our growing customer base, ensuring our platform evolves to meet the complex needs of modern aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop test code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion to reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality and consistency
• Design, implement and/or enhance test frameworks and tools
• Collaborate with other engineers to define test strategy, identify test matrix, and prioritize test automation needs to ensure thorough coverage
• Effectively identify, report and track defects and work closely with the developers to resolve issues promptly
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid feedback loop and quality assurance at all stages of the development process
• Iterate and improve on test processes to insure efficiency and repeatability
• Learning and growing with new technologies and emerging trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field / experience
• Experience with designing and implementing robust automated tests and test frameworks
• Experience in developing test cases using TypeScript, Java, C# or similar
• Experience in UI automation framework (e.g. Selenium, Puppeteer, Playwright etc.)
• Deep understanding of various kinds of testing (black-box, white-box, integration, API, performance etc.)
• Excellent problem-solving ability with attention to detail, and a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of prior SDET experience

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 3 Range: $92,500 - $138,800
• Level 4 Range: $115,700 - $173,400

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.