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 Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Installation) (Experienced or Senior) (Level 3 or 4) to join our team in Sylmar, California.

Spectrolab, Inc., a pioneering leader in space solar power for over 70 years, develops the highest-efficiency commercial space solar cells that enable cutting-edge satellite missions. With a legacy of technical excellence and a focus on innovation, Spectrolab is powering the future of space exploration and commercial satellites—at a time when a wave of new companies are creating various, exciting missions. Join Spectrolab to help deliver the solar technologies that make ambitious space missions possible.

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. Spectrolab offers a break from the famously difficult Los Angeles commutes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements production processes and generates/maintains process documentation to ensure correct and consistent process application in production
• Analyzes design/build concepts to evaluate producible design/build definitions
• Participates in gated process/product reviews and presents PFMECA and process/training readiness information to both internal and external customers
• Leads and implements manufacturing plans and assists in developing and maintaining manufacturing training requirements
• Supports definition of required tooling methodologies to ensure consistent process application
• Conducts producibility and variation analyses to ensure that manufacturing process capability matches requirements
• Assists in providing producibility information for inclusion in project plans and helps document producibility best practices
• Identifies leading edge technologies, materials or process improvements and targeted automation to improve ergonomics, safety, cost, and schedule
• Develops and monitors SPC and process paretos to identify and correct process drift and identify and implement continuous improvements to product and process
• Resolves technical problems of significant impact to performance, cost or schedule

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
• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience in assembly or mechanical work
• Must be able to occasionally travel domestically, work flexible hours, overtime and occasional weekends when necessary

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Senior (Level 4): 9+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience leading RCCA investigations
• Experience in hands on troubleshooting & resolving of process and/or test

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.

Experienced (Level 3) Summary pay range: $111,350 - $150,650

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $135,150 - $182,850

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 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.