Engineering Technician

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 schedule

Tuition reimbursement

Healthcare benefits

Stock-based awards

Professional development access

Job summary

Mercury Systems, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform design verification testing and troubleshoot sophisticated digital assemblies. You will work hands-on with advanced test equipment to ensure quality and reliability for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.

The role involves assembling components, interpreting drawings, documenting test data, and collaborating with design, program management, and quality teams. Occasional travel to Hudson, NH may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in electronics assembly, testing, troubleshooting & rework.
• Requires occasional hands-on soldering experience, including building cable assemblies and replacing SMT components.
• Demonstrated expertise in component-level troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Proficiency with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to travel to Hudson, NH site as needed.
• Ability to work under a microscope as needed.

Responsibilities

• Test & troubleshoot assemblies and systems to subassembly, module, and component level.
• Analyze failures using DMMs, oscilloscopes and other test equipment.
• Coordinate and perform environmental testing per protocols.
• Assemble and install components per wiring diagrams and BOMs.
• Inspect and verify quality of assembled components.
• Maintain logs and test data with accuracy per quality standards.
• Communicate findings and updates with engineering and quality teams.
• Support junior technicians with training and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Electronics assembly

Troubleshooting

Soldering

Test equipment usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Digital Multimeters

Signal generators

LabVIEW

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking the world’s best and brightest to help us bring Silicon Valley technology to mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. We bridge commercial innovation with defense-grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.

As an Engineering Technician, you will play a critical role in advancing cutting‑edge technology by performing Design Verification Testing (DVT) and troubleshooting sophisticated digital system assemblies to the component level. This position is perfect for someone who thrives in a hands‑on environment, enjoys working with advanced test equipment, and is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of quality and precision. Your contributions will directly impact the success of mission‑critical systems in aerospace and defense applications.

Job Responsibilities:

Testing & Troubleshooting:

• Manage systematic troubleshooting of assemblies and systems to the subassembly, module, and component level.
• Analyze and isolate component‑level failures using digital multimeters (DMM), oscilloscopes, and other specialized test equipment.
• Coordinate and execute Environmental testing in accordance with established protocols.
• Work extensively with digital circuits and complex electronic systems to ensure functionality and reliability.

Assembly & Integration:

• Assemble and install electronic components for product assembly per detailed instructions and wiring diagrams.
• Inspect and validate the quality of assembled components using proper tooling and techniques.
• Interpret and execute work from Bills of Material, engineering drawings, and schematics to ensure precise assembly.

Documentation & Quality Assurance:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive logs, records, and organized test data with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensure documentation packages are complete and compliant with AS9100 quality standards.
• Communicate daily status updates, technical findings, and procedure updates effectively with engineering and quality teams.
• Document redlines and manage material flow in accordance with quality process requirements.
• Interface with cross‑functional teams including Design Engineering, Program Management, and Quality Assurance to resolve technical challenges.
• Support training and development of junior technicians to enhance team capability and knowledge sharing.
• Clearly communicate technical findings, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Typically requires a minimum of5 years of progressive experiencein electronics assembly, testing, troubleshooting & rework.
• Requires occasional hands‑on soldering experience, including building cable assemblies and replacing SMT components.
• Demonstrated expertise in component‑level troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Proficiency with test equipment, including oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, signal generators, and specialized diagnostic tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and test procedures.
• Ability to travel to Hudson, NH site as needed.
• Ability to work under a microscope as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Electronics or related field is preferred.
• IPC‑A‑610 Class 3 certification or equivalent electronics assembly certification preferred.
• Experience with Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) testing.
• Experience with automated test systems and LabVIEW or similar platforms.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or medical device manufacturing.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Position oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently pinching and/or gripping.
• Occasionally work under a microscope for extended periods.
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information with near, far, and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

“This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.”

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this positionÂ
⢠$44,000.00 - $88,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
⢠$49,300.00 - $98,600.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
⢠$51,900.00 - $103,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• education, training, skills and certifications;
• internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• geographic location; and
• alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

• bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
• health, life and disability insurance;
• company‑paid holidays and time off;
• discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• tuition reimbursement; and
• access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock‑based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

Why Mercury?

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.

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.

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