Mercury · 13 hours ago
Principal Test Engineer
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
6+ years expMercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. They are seeking an experienced Test Engineer to develop and execute comprehensive test strategies for mission-critical embedded technology. The role involves collaborating with electrical engineering teams to ensure quality standards and managing the complete test lifecycle.
Construction
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Organize, develop, and execute Design Verification Test (DVT) plans and procedures for complex circuits, modules, and systems
Design and implement Manufacturing Test solutions to support production scalability
Lead product handoff activities from engineering to production, including test documentation and knowledge transfer
Develop comprehensive test plans based on system electrical requirements and design specifications
Create detailed test procedures and verification reports for rugged electronics and computer systems
Execute electrical compliance testing to military and aerospace electrical standards (MIL-STD-461G, etc.)
Support board bring-up, debug, and functional verification activities in collaboration with design engineers
Perform product requirement testing and validation against customer and market specifications
Develop and maintain automated test systems and fixtures
Interface with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and customers to resolve technical test issues
Document test results, failure analysis, and corrective actions
Support sustaining engineering activities for returned products
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
Typically requires 6+ years of related experience
Experience developing test plans, procedures, and verification reports for hardware/electrical products
Hands-on lab experience with test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power supplies, DMMs, etc.)
Experience with functional and parametric testing of PCB assemblies
Knowledge of electrical design principles including power, digital, and analog circuits
Strong debug and troubleshooting skills for both hardware and software
Experience with test documentation and reporting
This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance in the future. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens
Minimal travel may be required
Preferred
Experience testing ruggedized military and space-grade electronics
An active DoD Secret Clearance
Experience with automated test equipment (ATE) development and LabVIEW, Python, or similar
Knowledge of Design for Test (DFT) principles and Manufacturing Test optimization
Familiarity with military and aerospace test standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461G, DO-160, etc.)
Experience with 3U/6U VPX systems (VITA46, VITA65)
Understanding of EMI/EMC testing and compliance
Experience testing Radiation Tolerant components and systems
Knowledge of reliability testing, HALT/HASS, and environmental stress screening
Familiarity with statistical process control and test data analysis
Experience with production test handoff and manufacturing support
Understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and high-speed digital testing
Benefits
Comprehensive skills training
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Mercury
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eoin Vaughan
Chief Executive Officer
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