Engineering Technician

Mercury Systems; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 49,300 - 98,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform Design Verification Testing and troubleshoot sophisticated digital assemblies. This role emphasizes high-quality standards and utilizes advanced test equipment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electronics assembly with a high school diploma and IPC-A-610 certification. Mercury offers competitive salaries ranging from $49,300 to $98,600 annually based on location and experience, along with benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in electronics assembly, testing, troubleshooting & rework.
• Demonstrated expertise in component-level troubleshooting and failure analysis.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and assembly drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage systematic troubleshooting of assemblies and systems to the component level.
• Assemble and install electronic components for product assembly.
• Develop and maintain logs, records, and organized test data.

Skills

Component-level troubleshooting

Electronics assembly

Proficiency with test equipment

Ability to work from schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

IPC-A-610 certification or equivalent

Associate’s Degree in Electronics (preferred)

Tools

Digital multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Collaboration & Communication:

• 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 of 5 years of progressive experience in electronics assembly, testing, troubleshooting & rework.
• IPC‑A‑610 certification or equivalent electronics assembly certification.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.

Export Statement

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.

Pay Grade Range

• $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;
• Prior work experience;
• 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;
• 401(k) retirement plan;
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• 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 on location).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

About the Company

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