Stoke is building a reusable vehicle, Nova, to reduce the cost and increase the cadence of space launch. To achieve this, they need to test hardware quickly and efficiently. The Test Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing the team that designs, builds, and operates all test facilities at the Moses Lake Test Site, ensuring safe and reliable operations while enabling rapid iteration.
Requirements
- Experience designing fluid systems such as: P&ID creation, line sizing and component specification, hazard analysis, CAD modeling
- Experience designing mechanical systems such as: pipe supports, basic structures, tooling and fixtures
- Hands-on experience building and integrating mechanical and electronic systems
- Experience writing and operating test procedures
- Experience with high pressure or hazardous environments
- Experience with real-time and post-test data analysis
- Detailed knowledge of and experience troubleshooting mechanical fluid components such as: cryogenic and high pressure valves, pressure regulators, pumps, relief valves
- Detailed knowledge of and experience troubleshooting instrumentation such as: pressure transducers, thermocouples, RTDs, silicon diodes, flow meters, high-speed pressure sensors, accelerometers
- Experience designing electronic or data acquisition systems
- Experience in designing automated systems, writing automation code, and activating automated systems
Responsibilities
- Managing and/or personally executing the design and build of fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Managing and/or personally executing the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fluid, mechanical, instrumentation, and control systems for various test applications
- Creating sustainable engineering processes
- Ensuring high uptime and reliability of the test stands
- Ensuring safe operation of high pressure, cryogenic, and other hazardous environments
- Performing people management responsibilities such as: regular check-ins, mentorship and coaching, providing feedback, performance reviews
Other
- Experience as a team lead or people manager
- Exceptional command of fundamentals
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or similar
- 5+ years experience with rocket test operations, including on-console engineering support
- Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
- Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
- Passion for delivering high quality builds, willing to attend work with a positive and humble attitude, and willing to take ownership of large and small tasks to contribute to the success of the team
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Willing to relocate to Moses Lake, WA
- 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.
