Hardware Engineer III

mercurysystemscareers; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer to integrate rugged server systems, validating PCIe, USB, SATA, and Ethernet interfaces while designing PCBs and power distribution for optimal system performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration across mechanical, test, software, and systems teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of hardware development experience.
• Hands-on power supply and high-current system design.
• Schematic design using Cadence DEHDL/Concept or similar tools.
• Understanding of signal integrity principles and best practices.
• Strong cross-disciplinary communication and ability to lead technical efforts.
• Access to export-controlled information; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration of rugged server systems, including boards.
• Own system level power architecture and integration of commercial power supplies.
• Integrate risers, cabling, add-in cards, and high-speed interfaces.
• Perform targeted PCB design including riser cards, power distribution boards, and fan/control modules.
• Address signal integrity issues and recommend cables, layouts, or river-based solutions when needed.
• Support thermal management by developing or integrating fan control solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, test, software, and systems teams to ensure full system compliance.
• Lead debug and root-cause analysis across power, thermal, and high-speed digital domains.
• Develop system electrical specifications, integration plans, and test procedures.

Skills

Power supplies

Signal integrity

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

System bring-up

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence DEHDL/Concept

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Job Summary

Mercury Systems is offering an experienced Hardware Engineer with a strong focus onrugged serverintegration. In this role, you will integrate and validate server components includingrisers, power supplies, cables, add-in cards, and highspeed interfaces, ensuring full system level electrical integrity. You will also design targetedsupporting PCBs(such as riser cards, power distribution boards, or fan controllers) needed to optimize system performance and configurability. This position is ideal for an engineer who enjoys hands-on system bring up, debugging, and cross functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead electrical integration of rugged server systems, incorporating commercial and custom boards.
• Own system level power architecture, including review, qualification, and integration of commercial power supplies.
• Integrate risers, cabling, add-in cards, and highspeed interfaces (PCIeGen5, USB 3.x, SATA, Ethernet).
• Perform targeted PCB design including riser cards, power distribution boards, and fan/control modules.
• Address signal integrity issues and recommend cables, layouts, orred river-based solutions when needed.
• Support thermal management by developing or integrating fan control solutions.
• Collaborate with mechanical, test, software, and systems teams to ensure full system compliance.
• Lead debug and root cause analysis across power, thermal, and highspeed digital domains.
• Develop system electrical specifications, integration plans, and test procedures.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Typically requires 4+ years of hardware development experience from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience withpower suppliesand high current system design.
• Experience with schematic design using Cadence DEHDL/Concept or similar tools.
• Understanding of signal integrity principles and best practices.
• Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills and ability to lead technical efforts.
• 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, lawfulpermanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience adapting commercial power supplies to military or ruggedized applications.
• Strong experience withPC/server architecturesand system level hardware integration.
• Experience with digital interfaces (I2C, SPI, clocking and DC/DC power)
• Familiarity with MIL-STD704F, 1275, 1399, or MIL-STD461G.
• Experience with riser card, signal conditioning, orred riverdesigns.
• Knowledge of thermal management and fan control system design.
• Experience with Intel CPU architecture and BIOS level integration.
• Handson experience with microcontrollers for sequencing or control tasks.
• Experience with Cadence Allegro for layout or SI simulation.
• The ability to obtain one. US Citizenship is required.

** We have other Electrical Engineer positions open on our careers page. **

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.

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