Software Developer Engineer in Test

At Stoke, we believe that a thriving space economy leads to a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future on Earth. We are building our fully and rapidly reusable vehicle, Nova, designed to fly daily and solve the core challenges of space transportation – reducing cost, increasing availability, and enhancing reliability.

Our mission‑driven, collaborative team empowers ownership of work. If you want to join some of the most dedicated and talented people on Earth, come join us.

Help shape the future of aerospace manufacturing at Stoke Space. We’re seeking a Software Development Engineer in Test to evolve our flagship software platform, Boltline, which enables teams to build and validate advanced hardware with complete traceability.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test on the Boltline team, you will be responsible for raising the quality bar for our software releases. Your goal is to go fast with high quality through rigorous testing and delivery processes. You’ll collaborate with product, development, and test teams to deliver automated system‑level tests for existing and new features and improve release processes.

• Develop test code that will be executed in an automated and repeatable fashion to reduce manual testing efforts and increase code quality.
• Design, implement, and enhance test frameworks and tools.
• Collaborate with other engineers to define test strategy, identify test matrix, and prioritize test automation needs for thorough coverage.
• Effectively identify, report, and track defects, working closely with developers to resolve issues promptly.
• Integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid feedback and quality assurance at all stages of development.
• Iterate and improve on test processes to ensure efficiency and repeatability.
• Learn and grow with new technologies and emerging trends.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field/experience.
• Experience designing and implementing robust automated tests and test frameworks.
• Experience developing test cases using Type Script, Java, C#, or similar languages.
• Experience in UI automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Puppeteer, Playwright).
• Deep understanding of various kinds of testing: black‑box, white‑box, integration, API, performance, etc.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability with attention to detail, and strong ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 2 years of prior SDET experience.
• Equity – Earn stock options as part of compensation.
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.

• Holidays – 10 days (including an end‑of‑year closure).
• On‑site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location).
• Dog‑friendly offices.

Target Levels:

• Level 3 Range: $92,500 – $138,800
• Level 4 Range: $115,700 – $173,400

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.

To comply with 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.

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. Employees must comply with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employment verification requirements, including completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 at the start of employment and re‑verifying authorization to work periodically.

Stoke Space uses E‑Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.