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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.18


                                                                 [QUALMARK LOGO]

                                                          1329 West 121st Avenue
                                                          Denver, CO 80234 USA
                                                          Ph: 303-254-8800
                                                          Fax: 303-254-4372

July 17, 2000

Dear Charlie:

On behalf of the Board of Directors and the shareholders of Qualmark
Corporation, I am pleased to offer you the position of President and Chief
Executive Officer of Qualmark Corporation. You will assume this position in our
Denver office. This letter will serve to confirm our understanding of your
acceptance of this position.

Your responsibilities will be those outlined in the job description and
described to you during your discussion with Board Members.

Terms of this offer are as follows:

o    You will be compensated with a monthly salary in the amount of $15,833.00.
o    You will receive an annual bonus equal to 40% of base salary to be awarded
     based upon the achievement of mutually agreed upon objectives. A pro-rated
     schedule and objectives will be developed for the remainder of the year
     2000.
o    You will receive an automobile allowance of $500.00 per month.
o    You will receive 100,000 non qualified stock options to be valued at the
     closing price for Qualmark stock on the date of your signed letter of
     acceptance. The vesting schedule for the options shall be one-third per
     year for a three year period.
o    You will be given a relocation package if you decide to move to the Denver
     Area within two years from the signing of this document.
o    In the event of a sale of the company or a change of control all
     outstanding options shall immediately vest, and should termination or
     employment result from such sale or change of control, Mr. Johnson shall
     receive twelve months basic salary and medical benefits for that period.

As an employee of Qualmark, you will be provided with a copy of the Qualmark
Employee Manual and insurance booklets which outline our personnel policies and
benefits program. Attached is a brief listing of our benefit program.

Your employment with Qualmark is "at will" in that it can be terminated with or
without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either
Qualmark or yourself, except as otherwise provided by law. The terms of this
offer letter, therefore, do not and are not intended to create either an
express and/or implied contract of employment with Qualmark.


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As you are aware, time is critically important as we are approaching an
exciting threshold with the development of our new product offerings and we
would like to have our new Chief Executive Officer participate in the product
introduction planning and rollout. Therefore, I am asking for your timely
consideration of this offer and I would appreciate your response by Wednesday,
July 19, 2000. Please provide me with a list of references. Our intent is to
complete reference checks and to have an agreement signed by Friday, July 21st,
2000 and we invite you as our new CEO to attend our Board meeting on Friday,
July 21st, 2000 starting at 8:30 AM at the company offices.

Charlie, if you agree with and accept the terms of this offer of employment and
the Confidentiality and Non-compete Agreement, please sign both and return this
letter to our office. Your first day of employment will be August 7, 2000. We
are confident your employment with Qualmark will prove mutually beneficial,
and we look forward to having you join us.

Very truly yours,

/s/ Bill Sanko                             Date     5/17/2000
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Bill Sanko, Board of Directors


Accepted by: /s/ Charles D. Johnston              Date     7/27/2000
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