Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Processing Tech business unit is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer to join a growing, collaborative team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and validate automated test programs for memory products (DRAM, SRAM, Flash, EEPROM) used in aerospace and defense applications.
• Create and maintain test specifications, procedures, and documentation in compliance with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Develop test solutions for radiation-hardened and extended temperature range memory devices.
• Implement burn-in, environmental stress screening (ESS), and reliability testing protocols.
• Ensure all test processes meet MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38535, and other relevant aerospace/defense standards.
• Support DPAS (Defense Priorities and Allocations System) rated orders and customer-specific requirements.
• Participate in First Article Inspection (FAI) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities.
• Maintain traceability and documentation for government and defense contractor audits.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, failure modes, and opportunities for yield improvement
• Optimize test coverage while minimizing test time and cost
• Implement statistical process control (SPC) and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with design engineering on Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
• Program and maintain automated test equipment (ATE) including memory testers (Advantest, Teradyne, etc.)
• Troubleshoot test hardware, fixtures, and interface boards
• Coordinate equipment calibration and preventive maintenance schedules
• Evaluate and recommend new test equipment and technologies
• Work closely with Quality, Reliability, and Product Engineering teams
• Support customer qualification activities and technical reviews
• Provide technical guidance to Test Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers I
• Interface with suppliers and customers on test-related technical issues

Required Qualifications:

• Ideally a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.
• Ideally 2+ years of experience in semiconductor test engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of memory architectures and testing methodologies (DRAM, SRAM, Flash, EEPROM)
• Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) programming and operation
• Proficiency in test programming languages (C, C++, Python, or similar)
• Knowledge of digital electronics, timing analysis, and signal integrity
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of aerospace and defense quality standards (AS9100, MIL-STD-883, MIL-PRF-38535)
• Understanding of reliability testing requirements (HTOL, HTSL, temperature cycling, radiation testing)
• Experience with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance preferred
• Familiarity with JEDEC standards for memory products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience with radiation-hardened or space-grade components
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques and root cause analysis methodologies
• Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent certification
• Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)
• Familiarity with supply chain management for aerospace/defense programs
• Previous experience supporting government contracts or defense prime contractors

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.

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.

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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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