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Test Manager

Mercury Systems
Torrance, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/19/2026

Job Summary:

Manage/Support all test-chamber activity for Torrance facility including overseeing product troubleshooting, equipment repairs and services, establish & maintain test capacity, the calibration of all manufacturing equipment, and communication/develop of KPIs.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate calibration efforts with quality, ensure all equipment calibrations are completed, and calibration records are properly stored without disrupting test activities.
  • Generate and execute a preventive maintenance program, ensuring equipment and cables are properly handled and maintained.
  • Coordinates equipment repairs and services with facilities, manufacturing, quality, and engineering.
  • Ensure priorities are scheduled with operations and manufacturing teams for equipment or product troubleshooting and repairs.
  • Maintain KPIs related to test operations such as Rolling Throughput Yield (RTY) and First Pass Yield (FPY), Test Chamber Capacity, and others as assigned by manager.
  • Evaluate and resolve causes of manufacturing yield and quality problems through structured problem solving.
  • Develop and recommend policies and procedures which guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and reduces non-value operations.
  • Report on the efficiencies of equipment and operations, including equipment downtime and utilization.
  • Responsible for screening, hiring, training and development of staff.
  • Regularly analyze and address capacity limitations, executing labor and capital equipment justifications.
  • Support gate reviews, ensuring proper handoff from engineering to manufacturing, including procedure review and training.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement (CI) activities and Lessons Learned.
  • Review requirements to ensure facilities are compliant.
  • Regularly contribute to SIOP process related to testing/test chamber capacity issues in support of customer deliveries.
  • Support ad hoc projects as assigned by manager.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field.
  • Typically requires 6 years of experience in electronics manufacturingwith 3 years' experience leading teams.
  • Experience evaluating and resolving causes of manufacturing yield and quality problems through structured problem solving.
  • Experience reading schematics and troubleshoot products and equipment.
  • Experience MS Office skills required, with emphasis in Excel.
  • Experience developing/managing appropriate KPIs.
  • ExperienceAS9100

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environment.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Ability to influence at all levels of an organization

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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 aboutWhy Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

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

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We are proud to be an EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply to any job opening please email hr@mrcy.com or call 978-967-1174

 

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