RF Engineer I
Mercury Systems
Hudson, NH · Posted October 27, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Mercury Systems
More in New Hampshire job market · Technology & Software · Engineering jobs
More roles at Mercury Systems
- Head of Enterprise and Strategic Partnerships · San Francisco, CA
- Principal Product Manager · Andover, MA
- Emerging Talent & Onboarding Program Manager · San Francisco, CA
- Senior Relationship Manager · San Francisco, CA
- Account Executive - Startups
- Senior Strategic Partnerships Manager - VC & Accelerator Ecosystem · San Francisco, CA
Similar jobs
- Senior Electrical/Electronics Engineer · Caci NSS · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
- R&D Engineering, Principal Engineer · Synopsys · Hillsboro, OR
- R&D Engineering , Staff Engineer · Synopsys · Hillsboro, OR
- Senior Lead Engineer, Manufacturing Equipment · Celestica · Richardson, TX
- Principal Antenna/RF Engineer · Honeywell Aerospace · Lansdale, PA
- R&D Software Staff Engineer – RF/Microwave Test Automation · Keysight Technologies · Santa Rosa, CA
Engineering jobs in the rankings
Rankings about engineering jobs
- Best cities for software and engineering jobs #1 San Francisco (3,412 openings)
- Best cities for engineering pay after cost of living #1 San Mateo ($216k)
- Most requested AI skills in engineering jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (6.1%)
- AI tools named most often in engineering jobs #1 Claude (1.7%)
- Employers with the most engineering jobs #1 Amazon (2,992 roles)
How AI is used in this kind of work
AI use among electronics engineers, except computer is little observed so far. Measured exposure for electronics engineers, except computer: 10% (little observed).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
Skills this job asks for
Say which you have and which you want to build. We use it to match you to jobs like this one.
About the job
Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting edge technology to mission critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. The RF Engineering team is seeking someone who will provide technical leadership to resolve issues that may arise during assembly, production testing, and integration of complex RF/Microwave products. The ideal engineer will demonstrate strong cross-functional collaboration skills, while working effectively with program management, operations, supply chain, and quality teams to support the objectives of a high-impact defense program.
Job Responsibilities:
Perform hands-on product troubleshooting in manufacturing and development environments
Assist with ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
Work with engineers and technicians for offline asset reduction
Support definition and implementation of producibility improvements
Work with Lead Engineers on design updates
Collaborate and effectively communicate with cross-functional product teams
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Typically requires a 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
Experience with test equipment to test/troubleshoot RF/Microwave circuits at the module and component level
Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB and simulation software (Microwave Office, ADS, HFSS)
Active DoD Secret Clearance required on day one
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Experience testing/troubleshooting analog, digital and mixed signal circuits at the module and component level
System level troubleshooting for digital, analog, and power circuits
Transfer to production of new or existing designs
Familiar with FPGA and Programmable Logic design
Ability to work on multiple programs in the same timeframe
Experience in failure analysis/Root-Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations