Avionics Electrical Development Test Engineer
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Stokespacetechnologies · Kent, WAPrepare for this interview
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About the role
The 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
- Design, develop, and maintain custom test solutions for flight avionics electronics, power distribution system, batteries, RF components, and electro-mechanical actuators
- 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
- Write test automation software to interact with flight hardware/software, test equipment, instrumentation, and production systems
- 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
- Troubleshoot hardware/software issues and propose/implement necessary changes to resolve
- Maintain configuration control of test hardware and software
- Drive continuous improvement efforts to increase throughput and reduce cost to meet launch target
Requirements
- B.S. degree in electrical engineering or equivalent on the job experience
- Experience designing, building, or testing circuit boards or other electronics (research and extracurricular academic projects qualify)
- Environmental test experience per SMC-S-016, RCC 319, and or MIL-STD-810
- Experience modular, configuration, automated test hardware and software
- Experience with Python, Rust, LabVIEW, LabJack, UEI, National Instruments hardware, etc
- Experience with schematic capture and board layout, preferably in Altium
- Familiarity with lab equipment for development testing of circuits and components
- Capable of board level rework in support of development testing
- Basic first principles understanding of EMI/EMC and common best practices for design
- Capable of writing software for test automation, data review, and design analysis
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Additional Information
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.
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