Aerospace Lab Electrical Technician

Vertical Laboratories; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) with company match.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Vertical Laboratories in Glendale, CA seeks an Electrical Technician (Test Equipment & Lab Maintenance) to build and maintain the machines that test aerospace and subsea hardware.

You will wire electrical panels, prepare connectors, and keep all lab systems running. This role requires 4+ years in panel building or industrial maintenance and proficiency with schematics and electrical test tools.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on electrical experience in panel building, industrial maintenance, or electromechanical systems.
• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Proficiency with multimeters, megohmmeters, and standard electrical test equipment.
• Strong soldering, crimping, and wire termination skills.
• High school diploma or GED; technical or trade school training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build, wire, and test electrical control panels for custom test machinery from schematics and drawings.
• Prepare electrical connectors and cable assemblies for testing, including wiring, crimping, soldering, and termination.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on lab equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical and electromechanical failures and restore equipment to service quickly.
• Work with engineers to integrate controls, sensors, and instrumentation into new test setups.
• Keep maintenance and repair records current under ISO/IEC 17025 quality system.

Skills

Electrical panel building

Industrial maintenance

Electromechanical systems

Reading schematics

Soldering

Crimping

Wire termination

Electrical test equipment

Military electrical training

PLC/motor control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical/trade school training

Tools

Multimeters

Megohmmeters

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Vertical Laboratories in Glendale, CA seeks an Electrical Technician (Test Equipment & Lab Maintenance) to build and maintain the machines that test aerospace and subsea hardware.

You will wire electrical panels, prepare connectors, and keep all lab systems running. This role requires 4+ years in panel building or industrial maintenance and proficiency with schematics and electrical test tools.