RF Engineer

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated, passionate RF Engineer to join our Oxnard, CA team, where you’ll help shape the next generation of advanced RF components and integrated assemblies. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate closely with experienced engineers as part of a fast‑moving, multidisciplinary team committed to innovation and technical excellence. You’ll play a key role in evaluating RF components and modules, feeding real‑world results back into simulations and designs to elevate module and system performance.

This is an opportunity to thrive in a tight knit, highly collaborative environment where you can grow both technically and professionally while contributing to multiple exciting projects. From early design concepts through full production, you’ll engage with cutting-edge, complex technologies that challenge and inspire.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive hands‑on testing and analysis of RF components and modules, ensuring designs perform at their highest potential
• Own the creation and upkeep of bills of materials (BOMs), contributing directly to the success of cutting‑edge RF assemblies
• Design innovative test fixtures that enable advanced RF characterization and accelerate development cycles
• Jump into active engineering projects, helping to shape new product initiatives and push technical boundaries
• Create and maintain clear, high‑quality technical documentation that supports seamless design and production workflows
• Provide energetic engineering support for existing products while collaborating closely with senior engineers to troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, with a passion for diving into RF technology Typically requires 0‑1+ years of hands‑on or academic experience building a foundation in RF engineering Strong understanding of RF theory demonstrated through coursework, lab projects, research, or industry exposure Comfortable using essential electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and other diagnostic tools to bring data to life Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical insights Enthusiastic, fast learner ready to grow quickly and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic engineering environment This position will require a DoD Security Clearance to start working on the first day.
  
  If you don’t have one Mercury Systems will initiate the process to obtain a Clearance upon acceptance of job offer
• "This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."

Preferred Qualifications

• An active DoD Security Clearance, enabling immediate engagement with classified programs
• Strong grasp of RF circuit fundamentals and design principles, with the curiosity and drive to push technical limits Experience using powerful RF simulation tools such as AWR, MATLAB, HFSS, or similar circuit/EM platforms to bring concepts to life Familiarity with CAD tools for circuit design and layout, supporting efficient development from idea to implementation Ability to independently perform advanced RF measurements using VNAs, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other high‑performance lab instruments

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

• $56,700.00 - $ annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
• $63,500.00 - $ annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
• $66,900.00 - $ annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• prior…