Stoke

Test Technician

Moses Lake, Washington, United States

Full Time

a year ago

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Job description

A thriving economy in space is needed to make life on Earth more vibrant, sustainable, and equitable. Space technology will enable global access to information, solutions to climate change, answers to global food security, products that transform healthcare, clean energy production, and more. Today, rocket launch options are slow, expensive, and unreliable. Stoke is building the world’s most efficient fully and rapidly reusable rocket designed to fly daily that will radically increase access to space and open up the space economy to safeguard our precious home, Earth.

Description

Reusable systems are the key to seamlessly connecting Earth and space. A key ingredient to making reusable systems is the ability to test hardware quickly. As a Test Technician working at our Moses Lake test facility, you will be responsible for building fluid, electronic, and structural test stand systems, preparing the test facility for test operations, troubleshooting test related issues, and supporting general test operations. You will fabricate parts and assemblies from blueprints, drawings, and/or verbal instructions. You will fabricate parts and assemblies using power tools, hand tools, and other typical shop equipment. You will work directly with experienced rocket design and operations engineers. You must be ready to stay focused, move fast, self-direct, and learn on the fly.

Responsibilities

Bend, proof, and clean stainless steel tubing systems
Safely operate various power tools, saws, and other heavy-duty equipment
Work closely with engineers for test stand maintenance and operations
Support troubleshooting efforts
Safely work around hazardous chemicals and high pressure systems
Safely operate forklift, telehandler, and man lift
As part of a small team, you will also perform everyday tasks to keep the site running (shipping and receiving, administrative tasks, etc.)

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent certificate
6+ years of experience in mechanical fabrication, specifically stainless steel tube bending
Wire harness and electrical connector fabrication
Willing to work outdoors for long periods of time
Able to stoop, bend, crawl, and lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
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
Rigorous attention to detail
Unbeatable drive and ownership
Ability to lead
Ability to follow

Preferred Qualifications

Experience as a welder
Experience with crane operations

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Flexible scheduling
Equity

Compensation

Target Levels:

Level 3 Range:$38 - $57/hour
Level 4 Range: $46 - $69/hour

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.

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.