Entry-Level Test Technician

Vertical Laboratories; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Laboratories LLC in Glendale, CA is seeking an entry-level Test Technician. You will wire and prepare test samples, perform durability testing on aerospace connectors, and document test data as part of our qualification testing program.

No experience required; we provide training from week one and ongoing education. The role involves a lab environment with safety procedures, lifting up to 40 lbs, and working with mission-critical aerospace hardware.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills (email, file management, spreadsheets).
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliability, punctuality, and willingness to learn.
• Wiring, soldering, or crimping experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Wire and prepare test samples following work instructions and drawings.
• Perform mating durability testing on military and aerospace connectors.
• Photograph samples and test setups to document every stage of testing.
• Support experienced technicians with setup, monitoring, and teardown.
• Record test data and photos in our lab records system.
• Receive, log, and ship customer hardware.
• Keep the lab and shop clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reliability

Wiring

Soldering

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Entry-Level Test Technician

Vertical Laboratories LLC | Glendale, CA | Full-Time, Day Shift | $18.00–$20.00/hr

Start a career in aerospace testing. No experience required.

At Vertical Laboratories, the connectors and components we test go into aircraft, spacecraft, and subsea systems. We're looking for a reliable, hands-on person who wants to learn the trade from the ground up. We'll train you on real qualification testing from your first weeks, and we keep training you after that.

What You'll Do:

• Wire and prepare test samples following work instructions and drawings.
• Perform mating durability testing on military and aerospace connectors.
• Photograph samples and test setups to document every stage of testing.
• Support experienced technicians with setup, monitoring, and teardown.
• Record test data and photos in our lab records system.
• Receive, log, and ship customer hardware.
• Keep the lab and shop clean, organized, and safe.

What You Bring:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills (email, file management, spreadsheets).
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a genuine willingness to learn.
• Wiring, soldering, or crimping experience is a plus, but not required.

Growth & Training:

You'll train alongside experienced technicians during your first weeks, and we invest in ongoing education throughout your career. Technicians who build their skills here have room to advance into more specialized testing roles.

Work Environment:

Active laboratory and shop environment with periodic elevated noise levels from test equipment; hearing protection provided where required. Work involves both standing and sitting, handling small components, and lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. PPE provided and required where applicable.

Why Vertical Labs:

Vertical Laboratories is an independent aerospace and subsea environmental simulation laboratory, accredited by A2LA to ISO/IEC 17025:2017, DLA-approved, and Nadcap-accredited. We specialize in R&D and qualification testing of ruggedized interconnects, and we take on the programs other labs won't. We're a smart, scrappy team that values doing things right.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with 4% company match.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Employee bonus program.
• Ongoing training and continuing education.

Eligibility:

This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must be U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)). All offers are contingent upon a standard background check and drug test.

Vertical Laboratories LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.