Senior Software Developer In Test Jobs in Enumclaw, WA

Kent, Washington

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.

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. Our goal is to go fast with high quality. We will enable this through rigor in our testing and delivery process. You'll work with our product, development and test teams to deliver automated system level tests for existing and new features and improving our release processes. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of space technology and software delivery. You'll gain deep insight into revolutionary manufacturing practices while delivering software that accelerate hardware development for companies leading the new space age.

You'll help define the future of Boltline both for Stoke Space's internal teams and our growing customer base, ensuring our platform evolves to meet the complex needs of modern aerospace manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field / experience
• Experience with designing and implementing robust automated tests and test frameworks
• Experience in developing test cases using TypeScript, Java, C# or similar
• Experience in UI automation framework (e.g. Selenium, puppeteer, playwright etc.)
• Deep understanding of various kinds of testing (black-box, white-box, integration, API, performance etc.)
• Demonstrated test ownership of multiple projects
• Excellent problem-solving ability with attention to detail, and a strong ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of prior SDET experience

Benefits

• Equity – We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees.
• Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• 4 weeks' Paid Time Off
• Holidays – 10 days (including an end-of-year closure)
• Paid Family/Parental Leave
• On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location)
• Dog friendly offices!

Compensation

• Target Levels:
• Level 3 Range: $97,125 - $145,740
• Level 4 Range: $121,485 - $182,070

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.

ITAR Requirements

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.

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.

Candidate Rights & Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or participate in the interview process, please contact careers@stokespace.com. Requests will be handled in accordance with applicable laws. Please do not include medical or other confidential information in your initial request.

For more information about your rights, please refer to the "Know Your Rights" notice here.

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