Equipment Engineer

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. is seeking an Equipment Engineer II to support production test operations at our Torrance, CA facility.

You will collaborate with engineering specialists and the repair team to validate, troubleshoot, and sustain specialized test fixtures and high-voltage power conversion systems. The role offers mentorship, exposure to high-voltage topologies, and hands-on development with STE and vendor engineering collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience.
• Experience assembling, wiring and fabricating electronic test fixtures or racks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Eligible for US government security clearance (ITAR requirements).

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing STEs, test fixtures, cabling harnesses, and bench instrumentation for production hardware.
• Troubleshoot analog and digital circuits with DSO, DMM, signal generators, and RF meters.
• Support high-voltage power supplies up to 60 kV and hi-pot safety testing equipment.
• Manage incoming/outgoing equipment repair and track repair turnaround times.
• Collaborate with manufacturing floor to resolve bench issues and document repair procedures.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Test fixture assembly

Education

BSEE / BSEET

Tools

Oscilloscopes (DSO)

Digital Multimeters

Signal Generators

RF Power Meters

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Equipment Engineer

Job location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr DOE

Stellant Systems is seeking an adaptable, hands-on and motivated Equipment Engineer II to support production test operations at our Torrance, California facility. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineering specialists and our technician repair team to validate, troubleshoot, and sustain specialized electronic test fixtures and power conversion systems. This position offers direct mentorship and technical development in high-voltage power topologies, custom Special Test Equipment (STE), and vendor engineering collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in optimizing Special Test Equipment (STE), test fixtures, cabling harnesses, and bench instrumentation supporting production hardware.
• Perform component troubleshooting across analog and digital circuits using digital storage oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and RF power meters.
• Partner with senior engineering specialists to troubleshoot, maintain, and safely operate high-voltage switching power supplies (up to 60kV) and high-potential (hi-pot) safety test apparatus.
• Manage incoming and outgoing equipment repair, establish scopes of work for external repairs and track asset turnaround times.
• Work closely with manufacturing floor technicians to resolve bench-level test issues, document standard repair procedures, and enforce laboratory electrical safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience, including the assembly, wiring, and fabrication of electronic test fixtures or racks.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or equivalent practical military/aerospace electronics maintenance experience.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for obtaining a security clearance.

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 Arm Regulations (ITAR).