Manufacturing Engineer II in Chantilly

Job Summary

Mercury's Manufacturing Engineering team in Chantilly has a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer II who thrives in taking on new challenges. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will be implementing processes and procedures and collaborating to deliver leading edge electronics that are game‑changing and impactful to our nation's defense. Mercury sits at the intersection of high‑tech and defense - we are focused on accelerating innovations that matter to the aerospace, defense, and space sectors.

We leverage our longstanding strategic partnerships to access the latest in commercial technologies to design, manufacture, test, and deliver rugged server systems that operate in the harshest environments, with extreme reliability and maintainability. Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting‑edge technology to mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most.

We bridge commercial innovation with defense‑grade security to ensure our warfighters and allies have the technological advantage.

• Create and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and improve throughput
• Conduct time studies and capacity analysis to optimize production flow
• Troubleshoot quality issues and implement Root Cause/Corrective Actions (RCCA)
• Collaborate with Quality Assurance to establish inspection criteria and acceptance standards
• Evaluate and qualify new tools, equipment, and fixtures
• Interface with Design Engineering to provide manufacturing feasibility feedback
• Identify automation opportunities to enhance productivity
• Implement cost reduction initiatives while maintaining quality standards

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in electronics assembly or similar environment
• Electromechanical assembly experience in a production environment
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

• Six Sigma green belt certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Understanding of electrical/electronic testing procedures and equipment
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems, Oracle, Agile
  
  PDM, Digithread, Jira, Confluence
• Strong data analysis skills (Excel, Minitab, or statistical software)
• Familiarity with IPC standards and industry quality requirements

• Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Constant movement and use of limbs.
• Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing and frequently pinching and/or gripping.
• Sometimes, working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required.
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information.
• Specific abilities required by this job include near, far and vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity/coordination, and stamina.

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. lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , (including ), , , , genetic information, creed, citizenship, , 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.