RF Engineer II – Defense RF/Microwave, Active Clearance

mercurysystemscareers; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Engineer to provide technical leadership in resolving issues during assembly, production testing, and integration of RF/Microwave products. The role requires collaboration with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams on a high-impact defense program.

The candidate will perform hands-on troubleshooting, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to producibility improvements while ensuring compliance with security requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics product development and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate in a team.
• Active security clearance required on day one.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

RF/Microwave testing

Active clearance

Prioritization

Aerospace/defense experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Microwave Office

ADS

HFSS

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking an RF Engineer to provide technical leadership in resolving issues during assembly, production testing, and integration of RF/Microwave products. The role requires collaboration with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams on a high-impact defense program.

The candidate will perform hands-on troubleshooting, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to producibility improvements while ensuring compliance with security requirements.