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Lead Test Technician

Mercury Systems

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Location
Torrance, CA
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearance

Job overview

Mercury Systems seeks a Lead Test Technician for its Test Operations group in Torrance, California. The role conducts environmental and functional testing, troubleshoots test equipment, and supports team cross-training and lean manufacturing initiatives. Candidates need 5–7 years of relevant testing experience, a high school diploma or GED, and must be able to obtain a government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental TestingFunctional TestingESS TestingThermal CyclingVibration TestingTest TroubleshootingElectronicsMechanical Hand ToolsESD ProceduresMeeting LeadershipPythonLabVIEWAutomated Test Scripting

Qualifications

5+ Years Testing ExperienceHigh School Diploma or GEDSecurity ClearancePrevious Leadership Experience

Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Req. Number

26-659

Job Description

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. This is a great opportunity for a “hands-on get-it-done” individual to contribute to the corporation'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."

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

To find out more about Why Mercury? (https://www.mrcy.com/careers/) , or visit the Mercury Community (https://www.linkedin.com/company/mercury-systems/life/) or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs (https://www.mrcy.com/company-overview/facts-at-a-glance/)

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

(978) 256-1300

Click here (https://www.mrcy.com/company/news-insights) read about our recent press release.

How this job compares

Set against the 745 open Test Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$52–91K/yr20 salary ranges
  • California median$31–43/hr114 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 147 open Test Technician jobs in California and 745 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience — more than three in four Test Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 2 years, across 543 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 341 of the 745 open Test Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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