Software Developer Engineer in Test
Stokespacetechnologies · Kent, Washington · Posted Jun 19, 2026
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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.
Description
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.
Read more about Boltline
Responsibilities
De velop 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 th orough 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
E xperience in UI automation framework ( e.g. Selen ium, puppeteer, playwright etc.)
Deep understanding of various kinds of testing (black-box, white-box, integration, API, performance etc.)
Demonstrated test ownership of multiple projects
Ex cellent 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, rac…