Rugged Server Hardware Engineer III - Lead Integration

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Andover, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems in Andover, MA is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer focused on rugged server integration. You will integrate and validate server components including risers, power supplies, cables, add-in cards, and high-speed interfaces to ensure system electrical integrity.

You will design targeted PCBs such as riser cards, power distribution boards, or fan controllers, lead hands-on bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, test, software, and systems

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of hardware development experience from concept through production.
• Hands-on experience with power supplies and 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.

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, or red 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.

Skills

Power supplies

High current design

Schematic design (Cadence)

Signal integrity

Cross-functional leadership

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Cadence DEHDL/Concept

Cadence Allegro

Job description

Mercury Systems in Andover, MA is seeking an experienced Hardware Engineer focused on rugged server integration. You will integrate and validate server components including risers, power supplies, cables, add-in cards, and high-speed interfaces to ensure system electrical integrity.

You will design targeted PCBs such as riser cards, power distribution boards, or fan controllers, lead hands-on bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional collaboration with mechanical, test, software, and systems