Test Technician

Stoke Space; Kent (AL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive benefits including medic

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Parental leave

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space is hiring a full-time Test Technician at our Kent, USA site to collaborate with engineers on testing rocket components and building rapid test facilities. You’ll operate and maintain test systems for aerospace hardware, perform safety-conscious tests, and contribute to efficient throughput in a small, focused team.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical, fluid, and electrical systems, strong documentation, and willingness to work second shift and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems.
• 2+ years experience in a test focused role.
• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts.
• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of test systems for aerospace hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions.
• Execute work orders for component and assembly tests; documentation of test steps.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications.
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps.
• Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems.
• Ensure testing is always conducted safely.
• Improve efficiency of testing to increase hardware throughput.
• As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Skills

Mechanical systems

Fluid systems

Electrical systems

Test experience

Documentation

Safety

Team training

Tools

Test equipment operation

Data acquisition

Job description

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
We are seeking a full-time Test Technician to join our dynamic team. As a Test Technician at our Kent site, you will be responsible for collaborating with other engineers and technicians to test rocket components, design and build test facilities rapidly, as well as operate and maintain them efficiently once they are up and running. You will work with hardware and software, mechanical systems, fluid systems and electrical systems. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.
Key Responsibilities

• Precision assembly of test systems for aerospace hardware, directed by both written and verbal instructions
• Execute work orders for component and assembly tests; documentation of test steps
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
• Identification of discrepancies, authoring of nonconformance reports, coordination with engineering on dispositions, detailed documentation of steps
• Train personnel on the required processes and operations of complex test systems
• Ensure testing is always conducted safely
• Improve efficiency of testing to increase hardware throughput
• As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working on mechanical, fluid, or electrical systems
• 2+ years experience in a test focused role
• Detailed understanding of fittings, threads, inserts, seals, and other sub-component parts
• Assembly experience with Oxygen, Cryogenic, and FOD intolerant service components and systems
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. unassisted
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces
• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work second shift and weekends as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with high pressure and cryogenic environments
• Experience with data acquisition and control systems
• Experience working with complex mechanical and/or electrical systems and the ability to read drawings and system schematics

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 2 Range: $32.11 - $48.16
• Level 3 Range: $40.13 - $60.17

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. (i.e., current Green Card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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 backgroundchecks, 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, as noted above, 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.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

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E-Verify

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