Materials & Process Engineer

Stellant Systems group; Torrance (CA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Stellant Systems group in Torrance, CA, is seeking a Materials & Process Engineer to enhance our high-performance RF technology capabilities. In this role, you will provide expert engineering support for various materials and welding processes while ensuring quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a relevant engineering field and extensive hands-on experience with welding and materials. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4, 6, or 9 years of relevant experience depending on level.
• Proven experience in precision chemical cleaning and plating processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop welding schedules and specifications.

Responsabilités

• Provide engineering support for materials and processes including welding.
• Improve and develop welding processes to meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot process problems and write specifications.

Connaissances

Knowledge of metals and joining methods

Hands-on experience in Brazing, Soldering, GTAW, and Laser Welding

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Strong technical problem-solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering

Description du poste

Overview

Job Title: Materials & Process Engineer

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $100,000-$165,000/yr DOE

Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an industry leader in high-performance RF technology, supporting terrestrial and spaceborne communications, electronic warfare, and radar missions.

Responsibilities

This role will be primarily tasked with providing engineering support for materials and processes, including welding (Laser, TIG, and Resistance), soldering, brazing, precision chemical cleaning, plating, and laboratory testing. You will serve as a liaison with groups such as Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Suppliers, and Supply Chain.

In this multi-faceted position, the focus will be on improving and developing welding processes to meet functional requirements with the highest quality and consistency. The successful candidate will troubleshoot process problems, interface with internal and external customers, write specifications and procedures, develop and revise weld schedules, and train operators on processing techniques. Additional support may be provided with cleaning, plating, brazing, soldering, adhesives, paints, machining, and metallizing. Extensive laboratory activities will consist of SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, and X-Rays, as well as small-scale laboratory tests.

Qualifications

Level III: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Level IV: requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Level V: requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of metals, joining methods, and metallurgical concepts, with hands‑on experience in Brazing, Soldering, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Laser Welding.
• Proven experience in precision chemical cleaning and plating processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop welding schedules and specifications.
• Deep understanding of engineering materials specific to a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with materials, laboratory equipment, and test plan execution.
• Capability to draft Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering documents, including procurement specifications and assembly instructions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong technical problem‑solving skills with a proven track record of working closely with production personnel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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 con‑form 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).