Mechanical Assembler

Job Summary

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. The Assembler will perform a variety of tasks relating to production operations on electronics and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies.

• Install, assemble and inspect electronic components per documented work instructions.
• Interpret job routers, written instructions, wiring diagrams and schematic drawings for assembly of electronics.
• Perform pass downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.
• Perform various mechanical operations under a microscope up to 50% of the time.
• Disassemble and re‑assemble, modify, rework assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
• Install and route cables in small form factor assemblies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires one year or less of mechanical assembly experience.
• Must have meticulous hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Familiarity with assembly drawings/procedures.
• Must be comfortable working under a microscope.
• Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic discharge) procedures.
• Work a flexible schedule in order to meet production and customer needs.
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Electronics assembly and inspection experience.
• IPC‑610 experience.
• Hands‑on experience building PCs.
• Hands‑on experience with torque values and other mechanical rework.
• Experience with cable management.

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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• 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 color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.

“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. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., 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 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.

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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.

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