RF Engineer III

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 Engineering team is seeking an RF engineer who will provide technical leadership to resolve issues that may arise during assembly, production testing, and integration of complex RF/Microwave products. The ideal engineer will demonstrate strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, while working effectively with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to support the objectives of a high‑impact defense program.

• Perform hands‑on product troubleshooting in manufacturing and development environments
• Work with engineers and technicians for offline asset reduction
• Assist with ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
• Support definition and implementation of producibility improvements
• Work with Lead Engineers on design updates
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with cross‑functional product teams

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics product development and manufacturing
• Strong problem‑solving skills within fast‑paced environments, with a proven ability to collaborate and thrive in team‑oriented settings
• Broad experience with RF/Microwave test equipment to test/troubleshoot RF/Microwave, analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits at the module and component level
• Ability to balance multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Active Clearance required on day one

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• System level troubleshooting for digital, analog, and power circuits
• Transfer to production of new or existing designs
• Familiar with FPGA and Programmable Logic design
• Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB and simulation software (Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS)
• Experience in failure analysis/Root‑Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations

This position requires you to have an active government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

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.

We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, 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.

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