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Develops, integrates, documents, and improves automated test systems for aerospace production and verification programs. Responsibilities include creating test methods, data-processing tools, calibration procedures, and software; analyzing and formatting test data; troubleshooting hardware-software integration; and collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and test teams.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate-Level 2) for Automated Systems Testing to join our team in Sylmar, California.
Spectrolab has been a pioneering leader in space solar power for more than 70 years, developing the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells to enable cutting-edge missions. Our solar cells and panels have powered more than 1,000 space missions, satellites, and interplanetary spacecraft, helping advance exploration across the solar system. Spectrolab technology has played a role in some of humanity's most iconic space achievements, including powering the first satellite to broadcast live television, placing solar cells on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, and powering the International Space Station, NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers and NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter.
Backed by a legacy of technical excellence and a drive to innovate, Spectrolab is helping shape the future of space exploration and commercial spaceflight. Join us and be part of the team delivering the solar technologies that power ambitious missions beyond Earth.
As a Test & Evaluation Engineer, you design, develop, integrate, and execute automated test systems for verification, validation, and production test programs in aerospace, defense, and industrial environments. You combine hands-on software development and hardware development with test planning, data analysis, and close collaboration with systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Spectrolab's factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city's world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient "reverse commute" options for people living across the San Fernando Valley-from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena-as well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Pay and Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $90,950 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, is seeking a Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate-Level 2) for Automated Systems Testing to join our team in Sylmar, California.
Spectrolab has been a pioneering leader in space solar power for more than 70 years, developing the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells to enable cutting-edge missions. Our solar cells and panels have powered more than 1,000 space missions, satellites, and interplanetary spacecraft, helping advance exploration across the solar system. Spectrolab technology has played a role in some of humanity's most iconic space achievements, including powering the first satellite to broadcast live television, placing solar cells on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission, and powering the International Space Station, NASA's Mars Exploration Rovers and NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter.
Backed by a legacy of technical excellence and a drive to innovate, Spectrolab is helping shape the future of space exploration and commercial spaceflight. Join us and be part of the team delivering the solar technologies that power ambitious missions beyond Earth.
As a Test & Evaluation Engineer, you design, develop, integrate, and execute automated test systems for verification, validation, and production test programs in aerospace, defense, and industrial environments. You combine hands-on software development and hardware development with test planning, data analysis, and close collaboration with systems engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
Spectrolab's factory is located in the north side of Los Angeles, offering access to the city's world-class culture, dining, and entertainment. The Sylmar location provides convenient "reverse commute" options for people living across the San Fernando Valley-from Sherman Oaks to Pasadena-as well as straightforward commutes from Santa Clarita and other northern Los Angeles County areas.
Position Responsibilities:
- Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity
- Support development of test systems
- Improve test systems according to lessons learned
- Build data processing tools and algorithms
- Develop calibration procedures and software
- Support debriefing of the test team
- Support analysis, processing, and formatting of data to customer requirements
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- 2+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Willing and able to work 2nd shift and weekends if needed
- Experience programming in LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, C/C++, MATLAB, and related experience
- Hardware and software integration experience
- Troubleshooting experience in software-hardware integration and electro-mechanical systems
- Test systems design experience
- Software validation experience
- Experience using electronic test equipment, test instrumentation, or data acquisition hardware such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, and source meters
- Experience with version control (Git), continuous integration for test software, and ticketing systems (JIRA)
- Experience with other automated test frameworks
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated industries, and knowledge of relevant standards
- Experience with environmental test chambers, vibration testing, shock testing, and thermal cycling
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Relocation:
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Pay and Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $90,950 - $123,050
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 13, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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