Manager, Test Engineering presso Mercury Systems

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking a Test Engineering Manager to lead a team of test engineers in developing and executing testing strategies for mission critical aerospace and defense electronics. This role plays a pivotal part in ensuring product reliability, performance, and security across the full engineering lifecycle from concept to sustainment. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Define roles and staffing needs 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 meet 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, ensuring performance in extreme conditions and mission-critical environments
• 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 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
• Assist in defining and developing tools to streamline test analysis and reporting
• Establish and maintain test requirements for test equipment and working with Test Support to bring test equipment to operational status
• 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 6 -10 years of experience in test engineering, with at least 2 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 expertise across hardware, electrical, and software systems
• Solid understanding of system and subsystem requirements & specification generation processes
• Experience in developing and executing verification and validation test procedures
• Hands-on experience testing ruggedized servers for harsh environments (e.g., extreme temperatures, shock, vibration)
• Proficiency in 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
• General understanding 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
• Ability to obtain and maintain an 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:

• Active U.S. Secret Clearance 
• Proficiency in LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB, or other programming languages used for data collection and analysis
• Familiarity with engineering lifecycle tools such as Jama, Jira, BitBucket
• Skilled in documentation and collaboration platforms, including Confluence and SharePoint
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to guide Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) through ambiguity and tight deadlines
• Proven success managing teams within multi-site, matrixed organizations
• 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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