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Mechanical Engineer II - Upper Saddle River, NJ

Job in Upper Saddle River, Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
Listing for: Mercury Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-01
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65200 USD Yearly USD 65200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Upper Saddle River

Mechanical Engineer II - Upper Saddle River, NJ

Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, United States

Job Summary

We are looking for a hard-working, innovative mechanical engineer with at least 2 years of experience, who can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective to complex design challenges. In this role, you will have a hands‑on opportunity to design, analyze, build, and test complex PCB assemblies and electronics subsystems, including multiple methods of cooling utilizing the latest technologies.

Job Responsibilities
  • Mechanical engineering tasks related to electronic module and enclosure assembly design based on open standards. Assignments include mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, thermal and structural analysis, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware
  • Collaborating with other disciplines including Hardware/Electrical Engineering, Project and Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
  • Taking products from concept design all the way through integration, test, and production release
  • Conceptualization, design, development, analysis and documentation of mechanical hardware and/or systems for use in rugged military applications
  • Design of complex fixturing to support testing and advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using Solid Works
  • Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
  • Supporting product verification testing such as thermal, airflow, vibration, mechanical shock, humidity, and environmental stress screening
  • Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
  • Failure analysis of discrepant material in coordination with manufacturing and application engineering
  • Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
  • Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
  • Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)
  • Supporting Manufacturing/Customer builds until full transition to Production with adequate build/assembly documentation
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field
  • At least 2 years experience
  • An understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
  • General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
  • Experience with 3D CAD software, such as Solid Works
  • Familiarity with material control processes and documentation such as routers, work instructions, etc., and tools related to those functions (Agile, Oracle, EPDM, etc.)
  • Excellent organizational and verbal/written communication skills
  • Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic multi‑disciplinary environment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or other related technical field
  • 3+ years experience
  • Experience and understanding of Printed Wiring Board Assemblies design and processes
  • Familiarity with ANSI/VITA Standards (46.0, 48.x, 66.x, 67.x)
  • Familiarity with GD&T
  • Proficient in Solid Works and PDM tools
  • Experience with Thermal Analysis (Flo Therm, 6

    Sigma, SC Stream, or SC Flow)
  • Experience with Structural Analysis (Solid Works Simulation or Femap/NASTRAN)
  • Experience with Test Execution and Documentation (Plans, Procedures, Reports)
Full‑time Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position
  • $65,200.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
  • $73,000.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
  • $76,900.00 – $ annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in NJ
Additional Information

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

  • The role and related responsibilities
  • Education, training, skills and certifications
  • Internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar…
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