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2nd Shift Senior Test Operator - Phoenix, AZ

Mercury Systems
Phoenix, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
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2nd Shift Senior Test Operator
#26-231
Phoenix, Arizona, United States
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Job Description

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems manufactures PCBs for the aerospace and defense industry. By utilizing the requirements of IPC Industry Standards, you will ensure optimal product quality by performing in-process visual verification of electronic assemblies, providing real-time feedback to operators, and documenting discrepancies accordingly. 2nd Shift 2pm- 11:30pm

Job Responsibilities:

  • Obtaining and upholding IPC credentials required of the position
  • Ensuring quality at a production line level by incorporating spot-inspection, sampling, and 1st-piece verification.
  • Verifying compliance of in-process material against Customer and Industry Standards
  • Ensuring documentation is accurately recorded and collected.
  • Escalating systemic issues to Quality and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Supporting first-piece verification runs with accompanying documents
  • Documenting non-conformities to the process and specifications
  • Initiating regular quality line-audits to ensure all documentation, consumables, and tooling are within check.
  • Advocating proper ESD, PPE, and FOD prevention
  • Operating appropriate inspection equipment; (AOI, XRAY, etc.)
  • Performing minor soldering in accordance with IPC 7711/7721 when required

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Typically requires 5 years of related hands-on experience.
  • Rework knowledge.
  • Experience soldering skills.
  • Experience with inspections.
  • Experience identifying defects as it relates to IPC.
  • Experience with AOI / XRAY Operation.
  • Ability to work long periods of time under a microscope.
  • Able to work overtime as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • PCB assembly experience in aerospace, defense or the medical industry.
  • Experience doing leaded and/or lead-free soldering.
  • Experience working in an Electronics / SMT manufacturing facility.

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Pay Grade Range
Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position
* $44,000.00 - $88,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
* $49,300.00 - $98,600.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
* $51,900.00 - $103,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ
Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

* the role and related responsibilities;
* prior work experience;
* education, training, skills and certifications;
* internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
* geographic location; and
* alignment with market data.
In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
* bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
* health, life and disability insurance;
* company-paid holidays and time off;
* 401(k) retirement plan;
* discounted employee stock purchase plan;
* tuition reimbursement; and
* access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.
Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.
Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)
Why Mercury?
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.

To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs

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.

(978) 256-1300

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We are proud to be an EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to apply to any job opening please email hr@mrcy.com or call 978-967-1174

 

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