Test Automation Engineer

Job Description

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Spectrolab, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, seeks a Test Automation Engineer to join our Precision Engagement Systems Team based in Sylmar, CA.

Spectrolab is the world’s leading merchant supplier of the highest efficiency multijunction solar cells for spacecraft power systems, with proven reliability drawn from 65 years of space heritage.  Spectrolab’s state-of-the-art space solar cells and panels power satellites in Earth’s orbit, as well as the International Space Station.  Since its founding in 1956, Spectrolab has led the way in the development of high efficiency solar cells for space missions.  During the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, a Spectrolab product

As a mid-level to senior level Test Automation Engineer with strong LabVIEW expertise and broad experience with industry-standard test automation tools, 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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develop and document standardized test methods and processes to ensure repeatability and productivity.
• Support (level 3) or lead (level 4) development of test systems.
• Improve test systems according to lessons learned.
• Design calibration system and test fixtures.
• Build data processing tools and algorithms.
• Develop calibration procedures and software.
• (Level 4) Guide others in the design of test hardware, test software, and test systems to achieve test requirements.
• Support (level 3) or oversee (level 4) debriefing of the test team.
• Support (level 3) or lead (level 4) analysis, processing, and formatting of data to customer requirements.  Confirm test data prior to delivery to customer.
• Formulate expectations for test data that are based on historical data.
• Ensure calibration system readiness and data validity.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Years of related experience: 3+ for level 3, 5+ for level 4.
• Experience applying or modifying industry standard test methods.
• Experience with open and closed loop feedback control systems (e.g. sequencing, ladder logic, PLC, PID) including custom software utilization (e.g. LabView, Linux, C++, Visual Basic), control system theory, test fail safe techniques, system optimization techniques or compensation techniques.
• Hardware integration and software integration 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.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Troubleshooting experience in software-hardware integration and electro-mechanical systems.
• Experience in LabVIEW, TestStand, Python, C#, C/C++, MATLAB, and related.
• Test systems design experience. 
• Software validation experience.
• Experience using electronic test equipment, test instrumentation, or data acquisition hardware such as PXI, DAQmx, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, source meters, megohmmeters, multiplexers, cRio, PID controllers, …
• Experience with version control (Git, SVN), continuous integration for test software, and ticketing systems (JIRA).
• Experience with other automated test frameworks (e.g., ATLAS, LabWindows/CVI, TestComplete).
• Familiarity with real-time systems, FPGA integration, or embedded RTOS.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or regulated industries, and knowledge of relevant standards (DO-178, DO-254, MIL-STD).
• Experience with environmental test chambers, vibration testing, shock testing, and thermal cycling.

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Level 4: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

Pay & 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:

Level 3: $111,350 - $150,650

Level 4: $135,150 - $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 15, 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.