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RF Test Automation Engineer

Mercury Systems
Oxnard, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems is seeking the best and brightest talent to help us bring cutting-edge technology to mission critical aerospace and defense applications, advancing innovation where it matters most. As a Sr. RF Test Automation Engineer, you will develop and support RF test automation systems for aerospace and defense programs. Our test systems automate the RF testing and calibration of our products which includes: controlling the device under test, RF test equipment, switch matrices, ovens and temperature plates, performing RF measurements, and collecting, storing and processing data. Role involves working with hardware and software--Strong RF test and programming skills are required. This position allows you to be impactful by implementing things from the initial engineering phase to get a product working all the way to production

Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Building and supporting RF test automation hardware and software
  • Design, assemble, and validate new RF test systems for use in a production environment
  • Create automation tools for use by RF and digital engineers during product development
  • Maintain and upgrade existing systems

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience and ideally 4 years of professional development experience including RF engineering
  • Proficient with RF test equipment such as:
    • Signal Generators
    • Spectrum Analyzers
    • Network Analyzers
    • Noise Figure Meters
  • Proficient with RF measurements such as:
    • Gain
    • VSWR
    • IMD
    • P1dB
    • Spurious
    • Phase Noise
  • Proficient lab bench and hardware skills: soldering, mechanical assembly
  • Proficient with Windows Office tools, especially Excel
  • Proficient in C#/F#/Java/Python or similar.
  • Experience with software team collaboration tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira
  • An Active DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code 
  • Experience with SQL/Databases

Location:

  • This position is on-site at Mercury Systems Oxnard, CA location.
  • Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule!

Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range:  $84,000 - $168,000 for an Individual Contributor III at Oxnard CA USA.

The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.


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

 

Salary : $84,000 - $168,000

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