Test Technician

Alten USA; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Test Technician in Lafayette, CO to execute software, hardware, and system verification tests, document results, and support test tool setup in a regulated environment.

You will manage laboratory equipment, calibrations, and inventories, read engineering drawings, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive product development and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory/testing experience.
• Experience executing test procedures and documenting results.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Experience maintaining, calibrating, or managing laboratory and test equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.
• Prior lab management, hardware testing, or prototype testing experience preferred.
• Experience within medical devices, healthcare technology, or other regulated industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Executing software, hardware, and system verification test protocols and documenting results.
• Managing laboratory equipment, inventory, calibration schedules, and documentation.
• Supporting testing activities by maintaining, validating, and troubleshooting test tools and equipment.
• Working from engineering drawings, schematics, procedures, and technical instructions.
• Supporting equipment setup, shipping, receiving, and traceability activities.
• Collaborating with engineering and cross‑functional teams to support product development and testing needs.
• Identifying process improvements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Skills

Lab testing

Documentation

Engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Test Technician you will be responsible for;

• Executing software, hardware, and system verification test protocols and documenting results.

• Managing laboratory equipment, inventory, calibration schedules, and documentation.

• Supporting testing activities by maintaining, validating, and troubleshooting test tools and equipment.

• Working from engineering drawings, schematics, procedures, and technical instructions.

• Supporting equipment setup, shipping, receiving, and traceability activities.

• Collaborating with engineering and cross‑functional teams to support product development and testing needs.

• Identifying process improvements and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

• Maintaining compliance with quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Qualifications;

• 3+ years of technical experience in a laboratory, testing, engineering, or product development environment.

• Experience executing test procedures and documenting results.

• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.

• Experience maintaining, calibrating, or managing laboratory and test equipment.

• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.

• Excellent communication and problem‑solving abilities.

• Prior lab management, hardware testing, or prototype testing experience preferred.

• Experience within medical devices, healthcare technology, or other regulated industries preferred.

Salary Range: $25 - $30/hr

Location: Onsite in Lafayette, CO

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.