Test Engineer I

Mercury Systems is seeking a Test Engineer I to develop and execute tests on server systems for mission critical aerospace and defense applications.This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring product reliability, performance, and security across the full engineering lifecycle from concept to sustainment., * Implement standardized system testing practices across Mercury’s ruggedized servers and secure software product lines.

• Design and implement robust test procedures that meet military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-461, DO-167, DO-178C, DO-254)
• Oversee and conduct functional, environmental, and stress testing of hardware and software systems, ensuring performance in extreme conditions and mission-critical environments
• Collaborate with software development teams to integrate and validate secure software solutions
• Partner with systems engineering, hardware design, and software development teams to align test objectives with product requirements
• Support the development of tools to streamline test analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Support the standardization of systems used to track testing issues and document results
• Collaborate with Mission Assurance teams to conduct root cause analyses for issues identified during testing and sustainment.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in LabVIEW, Python, Bash, C#, MATLAB, or other programming languages used for automation, data collection, and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
• Experience in developing and executing verification and validation test procedures.
• Experience with engineering lifecycle tools such as Jama, Jira, BitBucket.
• Experience with Aerospace, Defense, Government, or Military sectors.
• Hands on experience with environmental test equipment, including chambers used for hardware validation.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40lbs.
• Sometimes, working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required
• Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information.

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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