Senior Test Technician; 1st shift - Phoenix, AZ

Senior Test Technician (1st shift 5:00am-2:30pm) – Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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. In this role, Mercury Systems seeks a Senior Test Technician to test and troubleshoot state‑of‑the‑art, complex digital system assemblies in a fast‑paced, ever‑changing environment.

You are an extension of the Test Engineering team responsible for ensuring the proper operation and functionality of advanced technological products that have a real‑world impact in one of the fastest‑growing companies in the US. This position is for a seasoned individual contributor in the Test sub‑family, working under limited supervision in routine and defined situations.

This is a first shift position. 1st shift hours are 5:00 am–2:30 pm M‑TH and 5:00 am–1:30 pm every other Friday on a 9/80 schedule.

• Test and troubleshoot high‑density electronic assemblies (CPU/FPGA) at the board and system levels.
• Conduct functional and diagnostic tests to verify system performance, form, and functionality.
• Set up, deploy, and operate test equipment across various technologies.
• Collect, measure, and record performance data; prepare accurate and complete test reports of all recorded data.
• Program, verify, and troubleshoot devices, systems, and processes to identify and repair defects.
• Support Engineers with technical documentation, schematics, and specifications, and performing necessary calculations.
• Perform initial tests on new or modified equipment and recommend improvements.
• Report defects and collaborate with the production team to resolve product issues.

• Typically requires a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience in testing digital systems and subassemblies.
• Strong understanding of electronic principles, manufacturing processes, and troubleshooting techniques.
• Familiarity with production processes, quality control, and efficiency.
• Skilled in performing and documenting test procedures, and responding to potential issues.
• Ability to identify root causes of problems, develop solutions, and impact of changes.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex schematics and technical specifications.
• Microsoft Office suite proficiency.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, serial communications, RDP use and Linux.

• High school Diploma or equivalent.
• Factory Logix, Oracle, Xilinx Suites, Dediprog, Pro Comm, Secure
  
  CRT, Tera Term application knowledge is a plus.

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.

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $44,000.00 - $88,000.00 annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees; $49,300.00 - $98,600.00 annual salary for in‑office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA; $51,900.00 - $ 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 work experience.
• Education, training, skills and certifications.
• Internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles.
• Geographic location.
• Alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members, including:

• Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions).
• Health, life and disability insurance.
• Company‑paid holidays and time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including Linked In Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

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