Space TWT Project Engineer – Onsite in Torrance

Stellant Systems group; Torrance, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an onsite TWT Project Engineer to support production, development and continuous improvement of vacuum hardware, RF/TWT/MPM testing and related systems.

You will lead engineering efforts, work across disciplines, and collaborate with operations, program management and vendors to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining performance and schedule goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering required.
• 2+ years Level II, 4+ years Level III, 6+ years Level IV experience depending on level.
• Experience with RF and vacuum technologies preferred.
• Experience with engineering drawings and CAD software.
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Security clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe, evaluate and troubleshoot existing production problems.
• Develop understanding of manufacturing and testing processes for vacuum hardware and RF/TWT/MPM testing.
• Lead engineering efforts.
• Support operations personnel on day-to-day production needs.
• Support program management on technical issues and customer relations.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team to meet performance, cost and schedule metrics.
• Support bid and proposals, including analyzing customer specifications for feasibility and cost.
• Translate customer needs into engineering metrics.
• Specify components or modifications to meet specifications.
• Communicate with vendors, customers, and Stellant personnel.
• Perform modeling and design engineer tasks on current or future products.

Skills

RF systems

Vacuum hardware

Root cause analysis

CAD software

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stellant Systems Inc. in Torrance, CA, is seeking an onsite TWT Project Engineer to support production, development and continuous improvement of vacuum hardware, RF/TWT/MPM testing and related systems.

You will lead engineering efforts, work across disciplines, and collaborate with operations, program management and vendors to deliver cost-effective solutions while maintaining performance and schedule goals.