Lead Test Technician

Mercury-Systems; California; On-site; USD 51,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Lead Test Technician for the Test Operations group in Torrance, CA. The role is hands-on and requires a strong electronics background with the ability to use mechanical hand tools and troubleshoot test fixtures.

The position involves environmental/functional testing (ESS, thermal cycling, vibration), attention to 5S and lean practices, and coordinating daily meetings. Security clearance is required upon hire, with potential for leadership duties.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of environmental and functional testing experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware review and drive failure reviews.
• Collaborate with lab management to cross-train team members on test functions and hardware.
• Troubleshoot test fixtures, setups, and related equipment.
• Conduct environmental and functional testing, including ESS, thermal cycling, vibration, and electrical pre/post testing.
• Support 5S initiatives and promote lean manufacturing principles within the test area.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines with high-quality standards.
• Accurately complete logs, documentation, and forms per company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electronics

ESD procedures

Hands-on tooling

Lead daily meetings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Job description

Mercury Systems specializes in secure mission-critical technology for the military and defense. Weare seeking aLead Test Technicianforour Test Operations group. This is a great opportunity for a “hands-on get-it-done” individual to contribute to thecorporation's future growth. This position is in Torrance, CA.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in hardware review and help drive failure reviews.
• Collaborate with lab management to help cross-train team members on various test functions and hardware.
• Troubleshoot test fixtures, setups, and related equipment.
• Conduct environmental and functional testing, including ESS, thermal cycling, vibration, and electrical pre/post testing.
• Support 5S initiatives and promote lean manufacturing principles within the test area.
• Consistently meet or exceed production schedules and deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Accurately complete logs, documentation, and forms in accordance with company policies and practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires 5-7 years of environmental and functional testing, including ESS, thermal cycling and vibrations.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience troubleshooting test fixtures, setups, and related equipment.
• Strong electronics background.
• Ability to work with various mechanical hand tools.
• Familiarity with ESD procedures.
• Ability to work overtime based on business demands.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance upon hire.
• Comfortable leading daily meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience.
• Experience with Python, LabView or other automated test scripts preferred.

"This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

• "$50,600.00 - $101,200.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
• $56,700.00 - $113,300.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
• $59,700.00 - $119,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ"

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• education, training, skills and certifications;