Manufacturing Test Engineer

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Processing Tech business unit is seeking a Manufacturing Test Engineer 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

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