Test Engineer II

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Andover, MA, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Hardware
The Role
Leads electrical design verification testing for complex aerospace and defense electronic modules. Develops DVT plans, executes circuit-level validation, performs characterization and stress testing, investigates failures, supports module bring-up and production transfer, improves test fixtures and automation, and mentors junior engineers. The role requires collaboration across hardware design, manufacturing, firmware, reliability, and quality teams, plus eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance and compliance with export regulations.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

Mercury Systems is seeking a Module DVT Test Engineer II to lead electrical Design Verification Testing (DVT) activities for complex multi‑component electronic modules used in mission‑critical aerospace and defense applications. This role focuses on circuit‑level validation, characterization, and reliability assessment across multiple parts of an integrated module. The engineer will play a key role in ensuring electrical performance, robustness, and manufacturability from early development through production release.

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop module‑level DVT plans, test procedures, and characterization methodologies based on electrical requirements, schematics, and design specifications.
  • Perform detailed circuit‑level DVT across multiple components within a module, including power circuits, high‑speed interfaces, digital/analog subsystems, memory, and supporting logic.
  • Drive root‑cause analysis for electrical failures, collaborating closely with hardware design, PCB layout, manufacturing, firmware, and reliability engineering teams.
  • Execute module‑level electrical validation including parametric testing, margin analysis, stress testing, and interface compliance verification.
  • Lead module bring‑up activities and support the transition of new modules from development to production, including documentation, workflow definition, and production training.
  • Provide escalation support for complex module‑level debug during production test, including component‑level isolation, failure characterization, and corrective action recommendations.
  • Improve and maintain DVT test processes, fixtures, automation scripts, and lab methodologies to enhance accuracy, coverage, efficiency, and repeatability.
  • Guide and mentor junior engineers on electrical test fundamentals, module‑level validation techniques, and structured debug practices.
  • Support risk assessment and test strategy development for new module architectures, new components, and technology introductions.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Typically requires 3+ years of experience in test engineering with hands‑on involvement in circuit‑level or module‑level hardware validation.
  • Experience with  electronic components, schematics, power topologies, digital/analog circuits, and module‑level architectures.
  • Experience with common and advanced lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs & signal generators.
  • Experience creating DVT plans, test documentation, and characterization reports.
  • Experience debugging skills with the ability to isolate component‑level issues and trace faults through interconnected circuits.
  • This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience performing DVT, electrical validation, or characterization of complex electronic modules or embedded hardware.
  • Familiarity with electrical bring‑up, failure analysis, and debug techniques for power delivery, signal integrity, timing, high‑speed interfaces, and analog subsystems.
  • Experience supporting product transfer from engineering to high‑mix/low‑volume production environments.
  • Knowledge of scripting or automation tools for electrical test (Python, LabVIEW, etc.).
  • Understanding of manufacturing test processes, yield analysis, and component‑level quality metrics.
  • Previous hands-on experience working with Linux OS environments, including command‑line navigation, system diagnostics, and log analysis in a test or engineering context.
  • Experience with reliability testing such as ESS, HALT/HASS, or component‑level qualification methods.
  • Familiarity with aerospace and defense standards relevant to module‑level design (MIL‑STD‑810, MIL‑STD‑461, DO‑160, etc.).
  • Experience mentoring, guiding, or leading junior engineers.
  • Effective communication and leadership skills with experience collaborating across electrical design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

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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.

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Why should you join Mercury Systems?

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. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

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.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

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.

(978) 256-1300

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in test engineering with hands-on circuit-level or module-level hardware validation
  • Experience with electronic components, schematics, power topologies, digital and analog circuits, and module-level architectures
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment
  • Experience creating DVT plans, test documentation, and characterization reports
  • Ability to isolate component-level issues and trace faults through interconnected circuits
  • Must have or be able to obtain a government security clearance
  • U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility
  • Experience performing DVT, electrical validation, or characterization of complex electronic modules or embedded hardware
  • Familiarity with electrical bring-up, failure analysis, power delivery, signal integrity, timing, high-speed interfaces, and analog subsystems
  • Experience transferring products from engineering to high-mix, low-volume production
  • Knowledge of Python, LabVIEW, or other electrical test automation tools
  • Understanding of manufacturing test processes, yield analysis, and component-level quality metrics
  • Hands-on Linux experience, including command-line navigation, system diagnostics, and log analysis
  • Experience with ESS, HALT/HASS, or component-level qualification testing
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-160, or similar aerospace and defense standards
  • Experience mentoring, guiding, or leading junior engineers
  • Effective communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment
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Mercury Systems is the leader in making trusted, secure mission-critical technologies profoundly more accessible to the aerospace and defense industries. Optimized for customer and mission success, our innovative solutions power more than 300 critical aerospace and defense programs.

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