Lab Automation Engineer

Boeing; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 99,705 - 124,683; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and benefits

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a motivated Chemist/Physicist/Engineer to join their multi-disciplinary team. The role involves R&D in novel materials and systems relevant to various industries. Responsibilities include designing equipment, conducting experiments, and managing laboratory upgrades. A BS or MS in chemistry, physics, or engineering is required, along with skills in CAD and teamwork. The position offers a competitive salary range of $99,705 - $124,683 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in calibration and validation of both commercial and home-built experimental equipment.
• Functional use of SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Must work well in a dynamic team environment with several ongoing projects and possess communication skills.
• Experience in a wet chemistry lab; formulation and compounding is a plus.
• Familiarity with Python, LabVIEW, or another programming language for automation.

Responsibilities

• Work with various scientists to understand their needs and design equipment.
• Design and operate experimental apparatus for measuring processes.
• Perform experiments, collect data, and validate findings.
• Manage laboratory upgrades and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Calibration and validation of experimental equipment

SolidWorks or other CAD software

Dynamic team work

Wet chemistry lab experience

Python or LabVIEW for automation

Education

BS or MS degree in chemistry, physics, or engineering

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General Description

We are seeking a motivated and organized Chemist/Physicist/Engineer to join a multi‑disciplinary team of scientists and engineers in support of developing novel materials and systems relevant to the automotive, aerospace and defense industries. Perform cutting‑edge R&D and build systems to automate experiments under the supervision of staff scientists within the areas of materials engineering, physical/inorganic chemistry, and electrochemistry.

Essential Duties

• Work with chemists, physicists, and engineers to understand their experimental needs and design equipment to allow them to perform experiments and material processing.
• Design, build, and operate demonstration systems and experimental apparatus for measuring processes and the effect of materials in systems.
• Example experimental systems include proxy test setups to mimic aerospace and automotive conditions/environments at the lab scale. These apparatuses may control fluid flow, electrochemical processes, high temperature processing, and material joining.
• Perform experiments, collect data, validate data, and perform data analysis from experiments using complex experimental equipment.
• Manage upgrades of laboratories with HRL facilities. Such as acting as the custodian of equipment such as glove boxes, furnaces, and possibly electron microscopes. Perform troubleshooting when broken and call for external maintenance as needed.

Required Skills

• Calibrate and validate both commercial and home‑built experimental equipment.
• Functional use of SolidWorks or other CAD software.
• Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment with several ongoing projects at once and possess excellent communication skills.
• Experience working in a wet chemistry lab; formulation and compounding of materials and paints is a plus.
• Functional use of Python, LabVIEW, or another programming language to automate experiments and control data collection is a plus.

Required Education

BS or MS degree in chemistry, physics, or engineering.

Physical Requirements

• Must be capable of performing extended analysis at computer workstations.
• Must be able to work safely in electrical testing and wet chemistry laboratories.

Special Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Compensation

The base salary range for this full‑time position is $99,705 - $124,683 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only, and do not include potential bonus or benefits.

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