Test Technician - Defense System Division

Overview

life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, California, Irvine

Feb 05, 2026

Job Title:
Test Technician
Job Code: 1014
Department:
Manufacturing
Exempt or Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt
Grade: M27

Org Marketing Statement

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: "Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow." Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges.

At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

Lays out, builds, tests, troubleshoots, repairs and modifies developmental and production electronics components, parts, equipment, and systems by performing the essential duties listed below. Troubleshoots items to component level, working with engineering personnel when required.

• Must be able to perform test activities that include field return and failure analysis from written instructions and drawings.
• Must have experience with writing reports, failure analyses and must be able to read schematics and troubleshoot to component level.
• Understanding of Environmental, Vibration, Shock and Acceleration testing to MIL Standards is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with electronic test equipment such as multimeters, microscopes oscilloscopes, power meters, hi-pot testing, fiber optics, etc.
• Must have previous ISO
  9001 or AS9100 work experience along with FOD prevention 5S.

• Associates degree from a two-year college or technical school, or equivalent. With a minimum of 3 years hands-on experience in Environmental, electronics, with fiber optic experience a plus.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner. Ability to exercise discretion. Ability to pay close attention to detail and produce high level of accuracy.
• As a member of the organization, the employee is expected to work effectively with co-workers, customers and others by sharing ideas in a constructive and positive manner; listening to and objectively considering ideas and suggestions from others; keeping commitments; keeping others informed of work progress, timetables and issues; addressing problems and issues constructively to find mutually acceptable and practical business solutions;
  
  addressing others by name, title or other respectful identifier and; respecting the diversity of our work force in actions words and deeds.
• Will be required to interface and relate well with all employees and multiple departments and levels within the Company. Position requires strong teamwork/cooperative abilities, as well as the ability to work independently.
• P.C. Spreadsheet (Excel) and word processing (Word).
• Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Meters, RF Generators, Network Analyzers, Microscopes and Spectrum Analyzers.
• Position involves ability to frequently or constantly exert up to 20 pounds of force and occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force to move/lift objects.
• Occasional travel and driving. Proof of valid driver s license required. Occasional extended hours and weekends.…