Senior Manager, Test Engineering

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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Qualifications Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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