Avionics - Stage Integration & Test Engineer

The role

You will be responsible for the architecture, integration, test, and launch of avionics flight hardware on the launch vehicle. You will work with design, manufacturing, test site, and launch site teams to define integration and pre-flight operations.

What you will do

• Own integrated avionics systems from design, development, manufacturing, test, and flight
• Develop system and harness schematics, equipment lists, integration and test plans
• Facilitate hardware-in-the-loop test solutions to validate vehicle designs
• Develop understanding of mechanical, electrical, and software interfaces
• Own system-level integration schedules
• Troubleshoot electrical hardware issues on vehicle
• Develop day of flight procedures and sequences
• Support integrated stage and hot fire testing
• Serve as on-console avionics support for stage-level tests, launch and recovery operations

Required qualifications

• B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on-the-job experience
• 5+ years experience designing, building, or testing electrical systems/electronics
• Experience with integration, test, or operations of complex multidisciplinary systems such as launch vehicles, satellites, aircraft, or automotive
• Experience developing electrical schematics
• Familiarity with automated test sequences, and lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components

Nice to have

• Experience developing assembly work plans/instructions for mechanical integration of avionics components and harnessing
• Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Rigorous attention to detail

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
• 11 days of holidays including an end-of-year closure
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or protected individual
• Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference and background checks
• Must be able to prove identity and authorization to work in the U.S.
• Employment may be conditioned on legal authorization to work with or have access to export control materials
• Stoke Space uses E-Verify

About the company

Stoke is building Nova, a fully and rapidly reusable launch vehicle designed for daily flight. The company aims to create a scalable space industry by reducing cost and increasing availability.