RF Engineer I

Mercury Systems; New Jersey; On-site; USD 77,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Engineer for our Hudson, NH location to support the design and testing of advanced RF components and integrated assemblies. You will collaborate with senior engineers to contribute to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team delivering innovative solutions and advancing capabilities.

You will evaluate RF components and devices, generate BOMs, and help develop test fixtures, with opportunities to work on product development from design through production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Typically 0–1 year of RF engineering experience.
• Experience with RF theory principles through coursework, projects, or industry work.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes or RF analyzers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Quick learner with ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills.
• This position requires an active DoD Security Clearance to start; US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate RF components and modules to ensure performance meets design specifications.
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for RF products and assemblies.
• Design and support the development of test fixtures for RF characterization.
• Support ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives.
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical design documentation.
• Provide engineering support for existing products while working closely with senior engineers.

Skills

RF theory principles

Strong communication

Quick learner

RF measurements experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Vector Network Analyzers

Spectrum Analyzers

Signal Generators

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Engineer for our Hudson, NH location to support the design and testing of advanced RF components and integrated assemblies. Working alongside senior engineers, you’ll contribute to a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and continuously advancing technical capabilities. You'll beevaluating RF components/modules to flow back into simulations and designs to better predict module/system performance.

This position offers a small, collaborative team environment where you expand your skills both in depth and breadth, while working on multiple projects. You'll have the ability to be involved with the product from design to production.

Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule!

Job Responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate RF components and modules to ensure performance meets design specifications.

• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for RF products and assemblies.

• Design and support the development of test fixtures for RF characterization.

• Support ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives.

• Support the creation and maintenance of technical design documentation.

• Provide engineering support for existing products while working closely with senior engineers.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

• Typically requires 0–1-year experience

• Experience with RF theory principles through coursework, academic project work, or industry work.

• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or related diagnostic tools.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Quick learner with the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills.

• This position will require an active DoD Security Clearance to start working on the first day. US Citizenship is required. If you are hired without an active DoD Secret Clearance, Mercury Systems will start the process to obtain one and then candidate will be given a start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Active DoD Security Clearance

• Solid understanding of RF circuit fundamentals and design techniques.

• Experience with RF simulation tools such as AWR, MATLAB, HFSS, or equivalent circuit/EM simulation software.

• Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and layout.

• Capable of independently conducting RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and other lab instrumentation.

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.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

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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Pay Grade Range

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

• $65,200.00 - $130,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
• $73,000.00 - $146,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
• $76,900.00 - $153,900.00 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; 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)