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Materials & Process Engineer

Stellant Systems · Torrance, CA

Level
Engineer
Team
Process
Base pay
$85k–$165k
Degree
Required
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
Recently

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level process role at Stellant Systems (aerospace & defense) in Torrance, CA. In this multi-faceted position, the focus will be on improving and developing welding processes to meet functional requirements with the highest quality and consistency.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required
Tools it names
DOE, Machining, Welding
Base pay
$85k–$165k

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Process Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $115k–$171k. This one lists $85k–$165k.

Median of the low and high ends of 76 live postings that list pay, out of 123 process engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 122 other live process postings in California.

Base pay
About 12% below similar roles

Typical $115k–$171k, from 73 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Less than usual (2+ vs 5+)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Root cause 46%
  • SPC 28%
  • ✓ DOE 25%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 24%
  • New product launch 22%
  • Tooling 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 2+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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Responsibilities

This role will be primarily tasked with providing engineering support for materials and processes, including welding (Laser, TIG, and Resistance), soldering, brazing, precision chemical cleaning, plating, and laboratory testing. You will serve as a liaison with groups such as Engineering, Quality, Program Management, Operations, Suppliers, and Supply Chain.

In this multi-faceted position, the focus will be on improving and developing welding processes to meet functional

requirements

with the highest quality and consistency. The successful candidate will troubleshoot process problems, interface with internal and external customers, write specifications and procedures, develop and revise weld schedules, and train operators on processing techniques. Additional support may be provided with cleaning, plating, brazing, soldering, adhesives, paints, machining, and metallizing. Extensive laboratory activities will consist of SEM, XPS, microscopy, DSC, XRF, and X-Rays, as well as small-scale laboratory tests.

Qualifications

Level II: requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Level III: requires a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience

Level IV: requires a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience

Level V: requires a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience

  • ✓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.
  • ✓Demonstrated ability to develop welding schedules and specifications.
  • ✓Deep understanding of engineering materials specific to a manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Experience in precision chemical cleaning and plating processes.
  • ✓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.

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).

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Overview

Job Title: Materials & Process Engineer

Job Location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $85,000-$165,000/yr DOE

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.

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