Test Engineer
Overview
Job Title: Test Engineer
Job location: Remote
Stellant is excited to offer an engineering technical support position with our Williamsport facility. This role will support development, manufacturing and testing of Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) and Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) as a senior 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 support 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, 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 / Klystron testing performed at Stellant
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 company personnel
Qualifications
At least nine years of relevant engineering or equivalent experience, with primary focus RF testing environments. At least 2 years of relevant engineering management experience. An advanced degree in the field can be considered in lieu of on the job experience as well. Other qualifications that will enable you to perform successfully in this position include:
Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipment required
Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR …) a plus
Experience supporting both production and development a plus
Programming knowledge 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)
A bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics or an engineering discipline is required.
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).
Job Title: Test Engineer
Job location: Remote
Stellant is excited to offer an engineering technical support position with our Williamsport facility. This role will support development, manufacturing and testing of Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs) and Microwave Power Modules (MPMs) as a senior 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 support 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, 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 / Klystron testing performed at Stellant
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 company personnel
Qualifications
At least nine years of relevant engineering or equivalent experience, with primary focus RF testing environments. At least 2 years of relevant engineering management experience. An advanced degree in the field can be considered in lieu of on the job experience as well. Other qualifications that will enable you to perform successfully in this position include:
Experienced knowledge in RF testing equipment required
Experience with customer level reviews (like PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR …) a plus
Experience supporting both production and development a plus
Programming knowledge 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)
A bachelor's degree in physics, mathematics or an engineering discipline is required.
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).