Test Engineer

Stellant Systems, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellant Systems, Inc. in Torrance, CA is offering an onsite engineering position within the Test Engineering group. The role focuses on supporting the development, manufacturing, and testing of critical space and terrestrial hardware, including Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) and Microwave Power Modules (MPMs).

Successful candidates will have relevant RF testing experience and will work with a multidisciplinary team to troubleshoot and optimize testing processes. This role involves both production and development support, necessitating strong communication skills and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience for Senior Associate, 4 years for Specialist, and 6 years for Senior Specialist.
• Advanced degree can substitute for experience.
• Team collaboration and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing and equipment needs.
• Develop new test setups or processes.
• Automate legacy and new test equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment or manufacturing errors.
• Develop understanding of testing equipment processes.

Skills

RF testing experience

Programming knowledge

Experience with engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Tools

RF testing equipment

Job description

Job Location: Torrance, CA. Salary: $85,000-$125,000/yr DOE and Level.

Stellant is excited to offer an onsite engineering position at our Torrance facility, in the Test Engineering group. This role will support development, manufacturing, and testing of Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), high voltage Electronic Power Conditioners (EPC), Microwave Power Modules (MPMs), and Xenon Ion Thrusters Systems (XIPS) as a critical technical contributor. Stellant's industry-leading space TWT & EPCs support spacecraft mission needs with over 4,700 TWTs in orbit and 290 million operating hours. Terrestrial TWTs and MPMs support critical applications for RF communications, electronic warfare (EW) and radar, producing ~2,000 units a year. In this role, you will interface with a multidisciplinary group of engineers focusing on testing, station setup, programming, and troubleshooting the above hardware. This role will also run technical investigations for production issues, support customer meetings, and provide strategic guidance on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing and equipment needs
• Develop new test setups or testing processes
• Automate legacy and new test equipment
• Coordinate with vendors for maintenance, upgrades, and other outsourced needs
• Troubleshoot equipment or manufacturing errors related to equipment
• Observe, evaluate, and troubleshoot existing production problems
• Develop an overarching understanding of the testing equipment and processes that go into the vacuum hardware and RF/TWT/MPM testing performed
• Work as a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop or troubleshoot new processes
• Support capital equipment proposals and execution
• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other personnel

Qualifications

This role requires relevant engineering experience in RF testing (primary focus), radar or RF systems, environmental testing or equivalent.

• Senior Associate: requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• Specialist: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• Senior Specialist: requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• An advanced degree in the field can be considered in lieu of on-the-job experience as well. Other qualifications that will enable you to perform successfully in this position include:
• Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipment required
• Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR…) a plus
• Experience supporting both production and development a plus; experience in space or aerospace production environment a plus
• Programming knowledge a plus; knowledge in space hardware testing needs (TVAC, shock, vibe, RF) helpful; knowledge of vacuum equipment helpful
• Experience working with engineering drawings helpful
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and with individuals from a variety of areas within the company (such as program managers, engineers from multiple disciplines, manufacturing and test personnel)

Equal Opportunity Statement

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).