Systems for automated laser header testing are disclosed. A system can include a base portion, a rotary stage supported by the base portion, at least one testing site supported by the rotary stage, and a plurality of testing stations supported by the base portion and radially arranged about a center point of the rotary stage for testing the laser header. Each testing site can include a testing fixture supported by the testing site. The testing fixture can include an air shield providing an isolated environment for testing the laser header. The testing fixture can further include a heat sink and air ducts for controlling testing conditions. Electrical contact members can releasably contact leads of the laser header and a releasing mechanism releases the leads of the laser header from the electrical contact members.