Materials & Process Engineer

Stellant Systems•Torrance, CA

4d•$100,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Stellant is excited to offer a MATERIALS & PROCESSES ENGINEER position at our Torrance facility. We are an industry leader in high-performance RF technology, supporting terrestrial and spaceborne communications, electronic warfare, and radar missions.

Requirements

A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience (Level III), 6 years (Level IV), or 9 years (Level V).
Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a closely related field.
Strong knowledge of metals, joining methods, and metallurgical concepts, with hands-on experience in Brazing, Soldering, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and Laser Welding.
Proven experience in precision chemical cleaning and plating processes.
Demonstrated ability to develop welding schedules and specifications.
Deep understanding of engineering materials specific to a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with materials, laboratory equipment, and test plan execution.
Capability to draft Materials and Processes (M&P) engineering documents, including procurement specifications and assembly instructions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
Strong technical problem-solving skills with a proven track record of working closely with production personnel.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
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).

Responsibilities

Providing engineering support for materials and processes, including welding (Laser, TIG, and Resistance), soldering, brazing, precision chemical cleaning, plating, and laboratory testing.
Serving as a liaison with groups such as Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Suppliers, and Supply Chain.
Improving and developing welding processes to meet functional requirements with the highest quality and consistency.
Troubleshooting process problems.
Interfacing with internal and external customers.
Writing specifications and procedures.
Developing and revising weld schedules.
Training operators on processing techniques.
Providing additional support with cleaning, plating, brazing, soldering, adhesives, paints, machining, and metallizing.
Conducting extensive laboratory activities including SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, and X-Rays, as well as small-scale laboratory tests.