Lab Test Technician (Philadelphia, PA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP Program

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid vacation and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) seeks a Lab Test Technician to support lab and shipboard testing for a U.S. Navy program at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will assist with maintenance, installation, and validation of test equipment in the lab and contribute to shipboard upgrade efforts.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with electronics, ability to read schematics, and strong problem-solving skills. This on-site role may involve occasional travel and collaboration with government

Qualifications

• 1 year direct experience or in a highly comparable field.
• Associates degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, equipment troubleshooting, and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics.
• Ability to document hardware installations clearly.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience using standard electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Support lab testing efforts by troubleshooting and repairing lab mechanical and electrical issues.
• Support installation and testing of newly designed hardware in the lab.
• Occasional travel to support shipboard installations and tech support during modernization and fleet emergent events.
• Document and update hardware installation procedures and preventative maintenance guidelines.
• Test and validate equipment in the lab to support shipboard equipment fulfillment requests.
• Perform board-level maintenance and fault isolation for embedded control systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Schematics reading

Test equipment use

Education

Associates degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

At LCE (LCE), doing the right thing, the right way isn't just a motto-it's how we operate every day. LCE fosters a collaborative, people-first culture where employees are empowered to grow, continuously improve, and do their best work while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Why Choose Life Cycle Engineering

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and your personal long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support vital defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep critical fleets and operations mission-ready.

Opportunity Summary

As a Lab Test Technician, you will support lab and shipboard activities for a ship sustainment program for our U.S. Navy customer. You will work alongside U.S. Navy government and civilian engineers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. You will be responsible for maintenance, installation, and testing support activities for the land-based test site as well as occasional shipboard support for installation upgrades and ship force tech assist.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance (Security clearance eligibility may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Functions and Responsibilities

• Support lab testing efforts by troubleshooting and repairing lab mechanical and electrical issues
• Support installation and testing of newly designed hardware in the lab
• Occasional travel to support shipboard installations and tech support during modernization and fleet emergent events
• Document and update hardware installation procedures and preventative maintenance guidelines
• Test and validate equipment in the lab to support shipboard equipment fulfillment requests
• Perform board-level maintenance and fault isolation for embedded control systems

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• 1 year direct experience or in a highly comparable field
• Associates degree in a related technical discipline or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, and years of directly related work experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated problem solving ability, equipment troubleshooting, and attention to detail
• Ability to follow equipment electrical schematics
• Ability to thoroughly document hardware installations
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment failure root causes
• Experience using standard electronics test equipment (multimeter, oscilloscope, etc.)

Preferred Education, Skills, and Experience

• Experience with Naval or commercial shipboard machinery control systems
• Experience with modular backplane-based hardware architecture
• Familiarity with basic networking concepts

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and prolonged standing and/or sitting.
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write with or without assistance.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

Employee Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick Leave
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Flexible schedules and casual dress code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to extensive online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, Employee Referral Program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

LCE is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way", which applies to the way we treat our employees and customers. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work" in Engineering and in many states and local communities in which we support! Learn more at www.lce.com.

Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential. As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.

Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.

LCE is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.