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Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Processing Tech business unit is seeking a Manufacturing Test Enginee r 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.