RF Engineer II

Mercury Systems is seeking top talent to advance innovation in mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. This role supports the Engineering team by providing technical leadership to resolve issues during assembly, production testing, and integration of complex RF/Microwave products.

About the role

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills, working effectively with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to support high-impact defense programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on product troubleshooting in manufacturing and development environments
• Work with engineers and technicians for offline asset reduction
• Assist with ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
• Support definition and implementation of producibility improvements
• Work with Lead Engineers on design updates
• Collaborate and effectively communicate with cross-functional product teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in High Reliability, Aerospace, or Defense Electronics product development and manufacturing
• Strong problem-solving skills within fast-paced environments, with a proven ability to collaborate and thrive in team-oriented settings
• Broad experience with RF/Microwave test equipment to test/troubleshoot RF/Microwave, analog, digital, and mixed signal circuits at the module and component level
• Ability to balance multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities
• Active security clearance required on day one (U.S. citizenship required for clearance eligibility)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field
• System level troubleshooting for digital, analog, and power circuits
• Experience with transfer to production of new or existing designs
• Familiarity with FPGA and Programmable Logic design
• Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB and simulation software (Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS)
• Experience in failure analysis/Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations

Pay

Salary ranges vary by location:

• $34,200.00 – $68,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD, or TX, and all remote employees
• $38,300.00 – $76,600.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH, or MA
• $40,400.00 – $80,700.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ

Base salary offers consider factors including role, responsibilities, prior experience, education, skills, certifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits

• 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 (LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, Virgin Pulse)
• Annual stock-based awards for Director or Vice President level roles

Schedule

9/80 alternative work schedule available (based on location), providing enhanced work/life balance.

About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that enables the latest commercial technologies for aerospace and defense missions, pushing processing power to the tactical edge. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs over 2,300 people across 24 locations worldwide.