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Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Sylmar, CA
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Test & Evaluation Engineer (Associate) Company: Spectrolab, Inc. 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 therm