Engineering Technician - Andover, MA

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

• Associates 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• 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.

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