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Test Technician

TAD PGS, Inc.

Chelmsford, MAContractSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
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Location
Chelmsford, MA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

TAD PGS is hiring a Test Technician for a contract position in the Chelmsford, Massachusetts area. The technician will assemble and/or test products and systems in production, performing electrical and RF testing with manual and automated equipment. The role also involves following work instructions and test plans, recording results, troubleshooting electronic assemblies, and collaborating with production, quality, and engineering teams.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer SkillsAttention to DetailFollowing InstructionsESD ProceduresTest EquipmentElectrical TestingMicro-Electronics

Qualifications

US CitizenshipSecret Security Clearance EligibilityHigh School Diploma or Equivalent

Full job description

We have an outstanding Contract position for aTest Technician to join a leading Company located in theChelmsford, MA surrounding area.

US Citizenship is required.

Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

If you have a keen eye for detail and have an interest in working with electronics, this is a great opportunity to grow in a hands-on role. In this role, you'll play a key part in assembling and/or testing cutting-edge products and systems in production.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform electrical and RF testing on systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit boards using manual and automated test equipment.

  • Work from Process /Work Instructions and test plans to ensure products meet quality standards.

  • Use various measuring instruments and electronic test equipment to meet quality requirements.

  • Document accurate data records and results in databases, generate reports, and assist in improving test procedures.

  • Basic troubleshooting/retesting of electronic assemblies.

  • Collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to improve throughput and continuous improvement.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.

  • Basic computer skills required, including ability to navigate digital systems for timekeeping, work instructions, and task confirmation.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Knowledge of ESD procedures and test equipment.

  • Strong work ethics and a reputation for punctuality and reliability, with a desire to grow and learn in their role.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience with electrical and/or micro-electronics preferred.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act

  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

How this job compares

Set against the 778 open Test Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$52–83K/yr145 salary ranges
  • US median$28–36/hr362 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 31 open Test Technician jobs in Massachusetts and 778 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
Test Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (550 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 337 of the 778 open Test Technician jobs (43%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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