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Equipment Engineer

Stellant Systems · Torrance, CA

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Level
Engineer
Team
Manufacturing
Base pay
$80k–$90k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
2+ years
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level manufacturing role at Stellant Systems (aerospace & defense) in Torrance, CA.

They ask for
2+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names
DOE, Tooling
Base pay
$80k–$90k

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

Manufacturing Engineer roles in California: typical posted base $111k–$170k. This one lists $80k–$90k.

Median of the low and high ends of 179 live postings that list pay, out of 449 manufacturing engineer openings in California, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 448 other live manufacturing postings in California.

Base pay
About 37% below similar roles

Typical $109k–$160k, from 158 postings that list pay.

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

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 50%
  • New product launch 44%
  • Root cause 39%
  • Automation 34%
  • Machining 27%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 26%

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

Stands out: this posting asks for DOE, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with 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

  • ◆Assist in optimizing Special Test Equipment (STE), test fixtures, cabling harnesses, and bench instrumentation supporting production hardware.
  • ◆Perform component troubleshooting across analog and digital circuits using digital storage oscilloscopes, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal generators, and RF power meters.
  • ◆Partner with senior engineering specialists to troubleshoot, maintain, and safely operate high-voltage switching power supplies (up to 60kV) and high-potential (hi-pot) safety test apparatus.
  • ◆Manage incoming and outgoing equipment repair, establish scopes of work for external repairs and track asset turnaround times.
  • ◆Work closely with manufacturing floor technicians to resolve bench-level test issues, document standard repair procedures, and enforce laboratory electrical safety standards.

Qualifications

  • ✓2+ years of hands-on electronics troubleshooting experience, including the assembly, wiring, and fabrication of electronic test fixtures or racks.
  • ✓Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET), or equivalent practical military/aerospace electronics maintenance experience.
  • ✓Solid written and verbal communication skills with the ability to coordinate across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • ✓Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility

requirements

for obtaining a security clearance.

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: Equipment Engineer

Job location: Torrance, CA

Salary: $80,000-$90,000/yr DOE

Stellant Systems is seeking an adaptable, hands-on and motivated Equipment Engineer II to support production test operations at our Torrance, California facility. In this role, you will collaborate with experienced engineering specialists and our technician repair team to validate, troubleshoot, and sustain specialized electronic test fixtures and power conversion systems. This position offers direct mentorship and technical development in high-voltage power topologies, custom Special Test Equipment (STE), and vendor engineering collaboration.

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