Test Engineer

Stellant Systems
Torrance, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

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.

What You Will Do

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.

Why It Might Be a Fit

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 bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline. Specialist: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline. Senior Specialist: requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and a bachelors degree in physics or an engineering discipline.

Requirements

  • Relevant engineering experience in RF testing (primary focus), radar or RF systems, environmental testing or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline
  • Programming knowledge
  • Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR...)
  • Experience supporting both production and development
  • Experience in space or aerospace production environment
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and with individuals from a variety of areas within the company

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
  • Competitive salary ($85,000-$125,000/yr)
  • Benefits not explicitly mentioned
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