Summer Engineering Interns

Job Title: Summer Engineering Interns

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Pay Range: $19-$34/hour based on class level

Stellant Systems, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers.  We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions. Together, we form an invincible company. 

As an employer of choice, our goal is to deliver an exceptional employee experience - we recruit diverse, high-performing talent to help our customers exceed their mission needs, which drives our employees to achieve their full potential.

Fundamental to our culture is our focus on core values, inclusivity in the work environment, and a unified dedication to continuous innovation and improvement. In order to serve our vast customer base ranging from the defense industry leaders, to the U.S. and allied militaries, and medical communities, we need the world’s most dedicated and talented people. If these types of projects excite you, we’d love for you to join our team and help us detect, protect, and connect

Stellant Systems currently has an opportunity for a number of Summer Engineering Interns to join the Torrance, California team.  In this position individuals will support and learn from a number of different groups working production, development, continuous improvement, testing and equipment automation for Traveling Wave Tubes (TWTs), Electronic Power Conditioners (EPCs) and Microwave Power Modules (MPMs).  These products support a variety of commercial and military systems for space / terrestrial communications, radar and electronic warfare.  As an Engineering Intern, you will work with a diverse team of engineers, operations, program management or other personnel to learn and build upon your future.  Each intern will be given a primary project to be mentored and presented upon the end of the internship, but opportunity for other tasks is available as well.  Engineering interns has been the life blood for Stellant and we are excited to bring in new bright engineers again this year!

Potential Internship Roles:

• TWT Engineering: Support TWT design through modeling / analysis, support TWT production thru targeted effort to improve build or test process.
• EEE / EPC / MPM Engineering: Support power supply design through modeling / analysis, support power supply production thru targeted effort to improve build & test process.
• Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering: Concentrated support of a specific assembly and process, ideal with a goal for improved touch time, yield, automation or similar
• Test Engineering: Concentrated support of a specific test area (TWT or power supply RF or electrical performance and environmental testing) with a goal for improved touch time, yield, automation or similar
• Materials and Process Engineering: Concentrated support for a specific core competency (epoxies / potting, welding / brazing / laser welding, cleaning / etching, metallizing, ESCA / SEM / DPA).
• Software Engineering: Concentrated project to develop / upgrade test software or automate / record from specific manufacturing equipment
• Brief senior leadership on project efforts and progress
• Interact with engineering on investigations, design, troubleshooting and/or other activities
• Potentially interact with vendors, customers, and other Stellant non-engineering personnel

Must be a continuing student with at least 3 years of relevant engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer sciences experience.   Must have a solid academic background, effective communication, and interpersonal skills, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications.  More experienced applicants are welcomed to apply and will be assessed for more advanced roles based on qualifications and experience.  Other qualifications that will enable you to perform for specific roles listed above may include (but are not required):

• Knowledge vacuum equipment a plus
• Programming experience a plus
• Knowledge of RF techniques or systems a plus
• Knowledge working with engineering drawings helpful
• Knowledge in manufacturing / welding / other related item to specific roles a plus
• 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)

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 space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).