Test Engineer

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

Job summary

Stellant Systems is seeking a Test Engineer for our Torrance, CA facility to support development, manufacturing and testing of RF/TWT/MPM systems. You will interface with a multidisciplinary team to set up tests, program equipment, and troubleshoot production issues in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Location is onsite; the role emphasizes RF testing experience, equipment automation, and collaboration with customers and vendors for testing activities and process improvements.

Qualifications

• RF testing experience in RF or radar systems required.
• Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering; advanced degree may substitute for experience.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and communicate with multiple stakeholders.

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 outsourced needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment or manufacturing errors related to equipment.
• Observe, evaluate and troubleshoot existing production problems.
• Develop understanding of testing equipment for vacuum hardware and RF/TWT/MPM tests.
• Work with a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop or troubleshoot processes.
• Support capital equipment proposals and execution.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other personnel.

Skills

RF testing

Radar systems

Environmental testing

Team collaboration

Programming knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics or engineering

Advanced degree optional

Tools

RF testing equipment

Space hardware test setup

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Test Engineer

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 voltageElectronic 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 spacecraftmission needs with over 4700 TWTs in orbit and 290 million operating hours. Terrestrial TWTs and MPMs supportcritical applications for RF communications, electronic warfare (EW) and radar, producing ~2000 units a year. Inthis role, you will interface with a multi-disciplinary group of engineers focusing on testing, station setup,programming and troubleshooting the above hardware. This role will also run technical investigations forproduction issues, will support customer meetings and provide strategic guidance on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Support production testing and equipment needs
• Development of new test setups or testing processes
• Automation of 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 engineeringexperience 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 bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• Specialist: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experienceand a bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• Senior Specialist: requires a minimum of 6 yearsof relevant experience and a bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
• An advanced degree in thefield can be considered in lieu of on the job experience as well. Other qualifications that will enable you toperform successfully in this position include:
• Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipmentrequired
• Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR …) a plus
• Experiencesupporting both production and development a plus Experience in space or aerospace productionenvironment a plus
• Programming knowledge a plus Knowledge in space hardware testing needs(TVAC, shock, vibe, RF) helpful Knowledge vacuum equipment helpful
• Experience working withengineering 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)

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).