EPC Design Engineer

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Design Engineer at their Torrance facility. The position involves primarily supporting Power Processing Units (PPU) for Xenon Ion Propulsion Systems while also assisting with Electric Power Conditioners. The role includes high voltage circuit design, troubleshooting, and leadership of a multidisciplinary engineering team.

The ideal candidate will possess an Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering, experience in electronic power conditioning, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic power conditioners or similar devices, ideally in the space industry.
• Understanding of electrical engineering design aspects like circuit design and electric stress analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design high voltage power supply circuits.
• Test and troubleshoot circuits/power supplies.
• Guide program management on technical issues.
• Mentor and train junior engineers.
• Innovate and oversee new product developments.

Skills

Circuit design

Testing and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Use of Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Circuit design tools (Spice, Altium)

Job description

Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $87,000-$160,000/yr DOE and Level

Stellant is excited to offer an Electrical Design Engineer position at our Torrance facility, primarily supporting Power Processing Units (PPU) for Xenon Ion Propulsion Systems (XIPS), while also supporting Electric Power Conditioners (EPC) for our Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers (TWTAs) as needed. Stellant’s industry leading EPCs & PPUs support space‑borne communications and ion thrusters, with over 4,700 units in orbit and 290 million operating hours. Similar technology is also utilized for terrestrial applications, delivering RF communications, electronic warfare, and radar for critical commercial and military applications around the globe. This role will be primarily tasked with production support of PPUs, plus development of new circuit designs and providing EEE component guidance as needed. Responsibilities will also include providing guidance and leadership on a technical level to a multidisciplinary group of engineers including design, test, component, embedded and project engineers.

Responsibilities

• High voltage power supply circuit design.
• Testing and troubleshooting of circuits / power supplies.
• Guide program management for technical issues and assure successful production.
• Supporting customer meetings, milestones (CDR, PDR, MRR …), guiding the team through those events.
• Mentor, develop and train junior engineers.
• Actively seek out innovative technologies and oversee new product development to ensure continued industry leadership.
• Support new business activity through proposal review and improvements on current designs.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree in a related field, EE preferred, with postgraduate work a plus.
• Work experience designing and/or testing electronic power conditioners or similar devices, with work in the space industry a massive plus. Minimal experience for various levels is defined below:
• Level II: requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Level III: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
• Level IV: requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Understanding and comfort with EE design aspects such as circuit design, electric stress analysis, worst‑case analysis, single event upset and others.
• Proficient with circuit design tools (Spice, Altium, and similar).
• Capable of reading top‑level specifications and translating into electrical design needs.
• Experience supporting testing of electrical hardware preferred.
• Hands‑on engineering experience with PPUs or other high‑voltage products preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, utilizing industry‑standard root cause corrective action (RCCA) methodologies.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications is necessary.

Stellant Systems is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S. (e.g., Green Card holder), or a protected individual as defined by the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).