Lead Test Technician – Critical Hardware Testing

Mercury Systems; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition reimbursement

Stock purchase program

Job summary

Mercury Systems specializes in secure mission-critical technology for the military and defense. We are seeking a Lead Test Technician for our Test Operations group in Torrance, CA. This hands-on role focuses on environmental and functional testing of hardware for defense applications.

You will lead daily standups, troubleshoot fixtures, and coordinate with lab management to cross-train team members while ensuring logs and documentation meet company standards.

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.

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.

Skills

Environmental testing

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Electronics fundamentals

Overtime readiness

Daily meetings

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Test equipment

ESD procedures

Job description

Mercury Systems specializes in secure mission-critical technology for the military and defense. We are seeking a Lead Test Technician for our Test Operations group in Torrance, CA. This hands-on role focuses on environmental and functional testing of hardware for defense applications.

You will lead daily standups, troubleshoot fixtures, and coordinate with lab management to cross-train team members while ensuring logs and documentation meet company standards.