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TWT Project Engineer

Stellant Systems Torrance, CA

Torrance, CA

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$80k - $160k/yr Full time Electrical Engineering AutoCAD Design Engineering

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Job Description

Stellant Systems invites applications for an onsite TWT Project Engineer in Torrance, CA. In the Space Traveling Wave Tube group, you will support production, development, testing, and lifecycle activities for TWT, EPC, and MPM products, collaborating across disciplines to meet performance, cost, and schedule targets. This role is based onsite in Torrance and offers a salary range of USD 80,000 - 160,000 per year.

Responsibilities

Observe, evaluate, and troubleshoot existing production problems
Develop an overarching understanding of the manufacturing and testing processes for vacuum hardware and RF / TWT / MPM testing
Lead engineering initiatives and projects
Support operations personnel with day-to-day production needs
Assist program management on technical issues and customer relations
Be a key member of a multidisciplinary engineering team to develop or troubleshoot designs that meet performance, cost, and schedule targets
Support bid and proposal activities by analyzing customer specifications for feasibility and cost
Translate customer needs into engineering metrics
Specify components or direct modifications to ensure conformance with design and performance specifications
Communicate effectively with vendors, customers, and other Stellant personnel
Perform modeling and design engineering tasks on current or future products

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline is required
A master's degree in a related field is a plus
Relevant engineering experience that includes a combination of or equivalent experience in production or development support, electromechanical design, radar or RF systems, electron beam or vacuum equipment, or systems or project engineering is preferred
Level II requires a minimum of 2 years, Level III requires a minimum of 4 years, Level IV requires a minimum of 6 years
An advanced degree can be considered sufficient experience in lieu of professional experience depending on the degree
Project or system engineering with hands-on experience is preferred
Knowledge of the design, manufacturing, or testing of RF and vacuum technologies is a major plus, with emphasis on TWTs
Experience with engineering drawings or CAD software
Manufacturing experience is a plus, especially in dispenser cathodes, vacuum hardware, brazing, RF systems, system integration, and general mechanical packaging
Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is a plus
Effective verbal and written communication skills; experience presenting to internal and external customers is a plus
Experience interpreting customer specifications into test requirements and comparing them to test data
Ability to work well in a team environment with colleagues across program management, multiple engineering disciplines, business development, senior management, manufacturing and test personnel
Understanding of computer modeling and simulation is a plus
Computer programming skills are a plus
Previous experience in root cause analysis is a bonus
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is required
Active or previous security clearance preferred

Technologies

Microsoft Office
CAD software

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