Stellant Systems, Inc.
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Overview Job Title:
Test Engineer Job Location:
Torrance, CA Salary:
$80,000-$145,000/yr DOE
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 4700 TWTs in orbit and 290 million operating hours. Terrestrial TWTs and MPMs support critical applications for RF communications, electronic warfare (EW) and radar, producing ~2000 units a year. In this 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 for production 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
Relevant engineering experience in RF testing (primary focus), radar or RF systems, environmental testing or equivalent. This is a multi‑level job requisition:
Sneior Associate ($80,000-$95,000/yr): requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
Specialist ($85,000-$115,000/yr): requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
Senior Specialist ($100,000-$145,000/yr): 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 the on‑job experience.
Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipment required
Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR …) is a plus
Experience supporting both production and development is a plus
Experience in space or aerospace production environment is a plus
Programming knowledge is a plus
Knowledge in space hardware testing needs (TVAC, shock, vibe, RF) helpful
Knowledge 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)
EEO and Export Compliance 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).
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Overview Job Title:
Test Engineer Job Location:
Torrance, CA Salary:
$80,000-$145,000/yr DOE
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 4700 TWTs in orbit and 290 million operating hours. Terrestrial TWTs and MPMs support critical applications for RF communications, electronic warfare (EW) and radar, producing ~2000 units a year. In this 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 for production 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
Relevant engineering experience in RF testing (primary focus), radar or RF systems, environmental testing or equivalent. This is a multi‑level job requisition:
Sneior Associate ($80,000-$95,000/yr): requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
Specialist ($85,000-$115,000/yr): requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline.
Senior Specialist ($100,000-$145,000/yr): 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 the on‑job experience.
Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipment required
Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR …) is a plus
Experience supporting both production and development is a plus
Experience in space or aerospace production environment is a plus
Programming knowledge is a plus
Knowledge in space hardware testing needs (TVAC, shock, vibe, RF) helpful
Knowledge 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)
EEO and Export Compliance 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).
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