Automation Software Engineer

Job Title

Automation Software Engineer

Torrance, CA

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology. Industries:
Defense and Space Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing.

$80,000‑$145,000/yr DOE

Stellant Systems is seeking a talented Automation/Software Engineer at our Torrance, California location to provide operational support to our manufacturing and test activities and help maintain flow on the production floor.

• Design and development of new software, firmware, stations, and other equipment supporting the automated manufacture and test of our products (including traveling wave tubes and high‑voltage power supplies).
• Improvement, maintenance, troubleshooting, and configuration of existing software, firmware, stations, and other equipment.
• Creation of documentation and procedures for the above.
• Interaction with technicians and other engineers to gather requirements and requests for improvement.
• If qualified and interested, you may have the opportunity to expand your role to areas outside software.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related hybrid field (with the ideal candidate being competent in both fields).
• Relevant years of experience required by role level:
  • Senior Associate: minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Specialist: minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
  • Senior Specialist: minimum of 6 years of prior experience
• Understanding of core computer science concepts and object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Competence and experience in software development.
• Familiarity with common programming languages including C#/, C/C++, Java, PHP, and JS.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good work ethic and desire to take initiative.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrical engineering, particularly RF engineering, and other related fields of science and engineering.
• Familiarity and experience with automating instruments, especially using SCPI.
• Familiarity and experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity and experience with computer networking.
• Familiarity and experience with source version control systems.
• Ability to write technically.
• Active secret clearance or history thereof.

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 Arms Regulations (ITAR).