Engineering Test Technician

Job Title: Engineering Test Lab Technician

Job Description

The Engineering Test Lab Technician supports the design, development, and qualification testing of aerospace sensors and switch products. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical foundation and hands-on experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems, environmental chambers, electrical test setups, and data acquisition equipment. This role involves performing component and system-level tests, maintaining test equipment, automating test processes, and documenting results to support product validation and certification activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic test systems for pressure, temperature, flow, and leak testing.
• Operate vibration and environmental test stands such as temperature, humidity, and altitude chambers.
• Assemble simple electrical test circuits and instrumentation for sensor and switch evaluation.
• Configure and operate data acquisition systems and test automation software to collect test data.
• Execute engineering test procedures and record results with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Support test equipment maintenance, calibration, and safety checks to ensure reliable operation.
• Assist in the design and fabrication of test fixtures, harnesses, and adapters as needed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of mechanical, electrical, or software-related test issues.
• Prepare test reports, summarize results, and communicate findings to engineering teams.
• Follow all company and industry safety standards and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting
• Environmental testing
• Thermal testing
• Pressure testing
• Hydraulics
• Aerospace
• Mechanical
• Test equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Technology preferred
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an engineering or test laboratory environment, preferably within the aerospace, automotive, medical, or industrial sensor industries
• Soldering, welding, and/or machining experience is a plus

Work Environment

The work environment includes various test equipment such as thermal chambers, elevator chambers for thermal/shock testing, altitude testing chambers (vacuum), hydraulic test benches, and vibration tables of different sizes. There is some flexibility to start work at 7 AM, with typically 5 hours of overtime per week as tests can run long. The department currently has two technicians, including this position, with opportunities for advancement and training others. It is a mid-sized company with a family-owned feel, providing a good opportunity to move up within the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Burbank,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.