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Test Technician

Mercury Systems
Chantilly, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Job Summary

Mercury Systems specializes in secure mission-critical technology for the military and defense. We are seeking an Test Technician that enjoys investigating & troubleshooting on hardware servers. This is a great opportunity for an individual to contribute to the future growth of the corporation.

Job Responsibilities

  • Performing troubleshooting analysis on advanced, ruggedized computer configurations.
  • Performing physical server repairs.
  • Following build manuals, written instructions, defined best practices, and guidelines in quality assurance for wiring, cabling, and system configuration.
  • Completing required information for hardware configuration, troubleshooting, defective equipment, and updating the repair status correctly and in detail within ERP.
  • Completing final computer testing as determined by internal scripts.
  • Assuming final responsibility for quality and quantity of servers repaired.
  • Carefully transporting computers to and from stations per quality and safety guidelines.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Typically requires 1-year related experience.
  • Experience troubleshooting skills.
  • Experience in testing Ruggedized Computing Systems.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong ability to follow written, verbal, and visual work instructions.
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to effectively work under pressure in a multitasking environment.
  • Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism under pressure.
  • Basic reading, writing English, and strong arithmetic skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of testing in Linux environment.
  • Associate's degree.
  • Computer certifications.

"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."

, .Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position

  • $38,300.00 - $76,600.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
  • $42,900.00 - $85,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
  • $45,200.00 - $90,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ,

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 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. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below.

(978) 256-1300

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