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Test Engineer 2

Apex Systems
Goleta, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026
Job#: 3043064

Job Description:

Test Engineer 2

Location: Goleta, CA (Onsite)

Role Overview

As a Test Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment. You will plan and arrange the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. You will compile data and define changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform product testing, working in close collaboration with all parts of the Operating Unit for test planning, coordinating, setup, execution, data reduction, test reporting, and post-data processing.
  • Perform integration of products to test tooling, software, equipment, and instrumentation.
  • Support with test data collection, post-test data review, reporting, and support test requirements verification.
  • Support technical writing to produce test documentation.
  • Participate and present in internal and external reviews.
  • Leverage modern tools and methods to reduce cost and schedule of product testing.
  • Accountable for meeting the safety, quality, delivery, and cost expectations of internal and external customers.
  • Must be able to support working multiple shifts, such as 1st shift (7am to 4:45pm) and 2nd shift (2:30pm to Midnight).

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of test experience; OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline.

Experience: Experience troubleshooting test equipment, test tooling, and test harnesses. Experience with testing automation or other lean manufacturing/testing methodologies.

Skills: Demonstrated technical writing and/or procedure development skills. Ability to travel between the Oxnard, CA, and Goleta, CA sites and travel to support customers as needed, approximately 10%.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3 years of test engineering specific experience is preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in test automation software (i.e., LabVIEW or other) for product testing is preferred.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in measuring and controlling various electronic components such as motors, actuators, positional sensing devices, and load transducers is preferred.
  • Experience in the aerospace or aeronautical industry is preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills–presentation, oral, written, and listening.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to organize and prioritize job assignments and tasks.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in an integrated team and adapt to change and dynamic requirements.
  • Demonstrated proficiencies in methods such as Jira & Confluence.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.

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