Mercury Systems

RF Engineer II

Mercury Systems • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics
  • Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
  • Experience with test equipment for RF/Microwave circuit testing
  • Familiarity with data analysis tools like MATLAB and simulation software
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required on day one

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on product troubleshooting in manufacturing and development
  • Assist with ongoing engineering projects and product initiatives
  • Collaborate with engineers for offline asset reduction
  • Support implementation of producibility improvements
  • Work with Lead Engineers on design updates
  • Communicate effectively with cross-functional product teams

Benefits

  • Collaborative work culture that fosters teamwork and cross-functional communication
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact defense programs
  • Hands-on experience troubleshooting in both manufacturing and development
  • Participation in ongoing engineering development projects
  • Environment that supports professional growth and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

The RF Engineering team is seeking someone who will provide technical leadership to resolve issues that may arise during assembly, production testing, and integration of complex RF/Microwave products. The ideal engineer will demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills, while working effectively with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to support the objectives of a high-impact defense program.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Perform hands-on product troubleshooting in manufacturing and development environments
  • Assist with ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
  • Work with engineers and technicians for offline asset reduction
  • Support definition and implementation of producibility improvements
  • Work with Lead Engineers on design updates
  • Collaborate and effectively communicate with cross-functional product teams

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics product development and manufacturing
  • Strong problem-solving skills within fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to collaborate and thrive in team-oriented settings
  • Experience with test equipment to test/troubleshoot RF/Microwave circuits at the module and component level
  • Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB and simulation software (Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS)
  • Active DoD Secret Clearance required on day one

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Experience testing/troubleshooting analog, digital and mixed signal circuits at the module and component level
  • System level troubleshooting for digital, analog, and power circuits
  • Transfer to production of new or existing designs
  • Familiar with FPGA and Programmable Logic design
  • Ability to work on multiple programs in the same timeframe
  • Experience in failure analysis/Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations


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About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of open architecture, secure processing systems and subsystems for commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. The company's products and solutions are used in a variety of applications, including radar, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cyber security. Mercury Systems was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Mercury Systems
Size
2,294 employees
Market Cap
$2.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.2 million
Founded
1981
5 Year Trend
+19.3%
Revenue
$841.6 million
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