Senior Manager, Test Engineering at Mercury Systems

Job Summary: 

Mercury Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Senior Manager to lead a team of system test engineers responsible in developing and executing testing strategies for mission critical aerospace and defense technologies. This role is central to ensuring product excellence across the full engineering lifecycle, from concept through sustainment, while driving standardization and efficiency in system test practices. Your leadership will directly support Mercury’s commitment to delivering secure, high performance solutions that meet the most demanding military and customer requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Define roles and staffing requirements to build and scale the system test organization in alignment with program demand 
• Lead the standardization of system testing practices across Mercury’s ruggedized servers and secure software product lines
• Design and implement robust test methodologies that ensure compliance with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, DO-461, DO-167, DO-178C, DO-254) and cybersecurity requirements
• Oversee functional, environmental, stress, and security testing of hardware and software systems, including ruggedized servers and secure software for mission critical applications
• 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; coordinate with program managers to meet project timelines and deliverables
• Ensure all testing processes comply with strict security protocols and regulatory standards, leveraging active security clearance for classified projects
• Support the development of tools to streamline test analysis, reporting, and documentation
• Establish and maintain test equipment requirements; work with test support to ensure equipment is operational and meets testing needs
• Prepare comprehensive test documentation, including acceptance test plans, test reports, and performance metrics for internal stakeholders and external customers, including government agencies as well as present findings to senior leadership and clients
• Drive 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 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related field
• Typically requires a minimum of 10-12 years of direct systems test engineering with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role within Aerospace, Defense, Government, or Military sectors
• Proven ability to develop performance metrics and lead initiatives to achieve engineering and operational goals
• Broad testing experience across hardware, electrical, and software systems
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization and engineering disciplines
• Solid understanding of system and subsystem requirements & specification generation processes
• Experience in developing and executing verification and validation test procedures
• Expertise in testing ruggedized servers for harsh environments (e.g., extreme temperatures, shock, vibration)
• Hands on experience with secure software testing, including vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and cryptographic module validation
• Familiarity with military standards such as MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, and MIL-STD-1275
• Strong grasp of engineering principles and demonstrated application of those concepts with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance
• Willingness to travel up to 50% initially for training, with ongoing travel up to 20% as needed
• Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance

“This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages used for data collection and analysis
• Experience with documentation and collaboration tools such as Confluence and SharePoint
• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through ambiguity and tight deadlines
• Proven success managing teams within multi-site, matrixed organizations
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external customers
• Experience supporting both military and commercial programs
• Working knowledge of military and aerospace standards including MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, DO-178C, and DO-254
• Hands on experience with environmental test equipment, including chambers used for hardware validation

“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.”

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