Manager Manufacturing Test Engineering

Manager, Manufacturing Test Engineering
Mercury Systems | Hudson, NH | Full-Time, Onsite

Job Summary
We are looking for a hands-on, floor-present **Manager of Manufacturing Test Engineering** to lead our onsite Test Engineering team in Hudson, NH. This is a newly created, dedicated leadership role supporting a broad portfolio of critical programs — including **LTAMDS, Black Twig, Plover, SEWIP, Twig, and Derby**. You'll take direct ownership of a motivated team of engineers and play a key role in Mercury's tiered accountability structure on the production floor.

Onsite presence and daily floor engagement are mandatory for this role.

Job Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and directly manage a team of Test Engineers supporting production across multiple active programs.
- Own the development and continuous improvement of test procedures used in production.
- Support debug of failed units on the floor, driving fast turnaround and root cause identification.
- Contribute to and lead RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Action) efforts to drive measurable yield improvement.
- Serve as a key leader within Mercury's tiered accountability structure — taking charge of daily production issues, escalations, and team direction in real time.
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Program Management, and Design Engineering to ensure test readiness and production throughput across various programs.
- Build a strong, engaged, high-performing team culture through consistent, present, hands-on leadership.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- Typically requires 5+ years of experience in manufacturing/test engineering within a fast-paced, high-mix production environment; prior experience in aerospace/defense or similarly regulated industries strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of direct people leadership experience, ideally leading engineering teams on a production floor.
- Demonstrated experience with test procedure development, failure analysis/debug, and RCCA methodology.
- Familiarity with secure systems, VPX/Open VPX architectures, and complex electronic assemblies a strong plus.
- A leader who takes charge comfortable driving accountability, making floor-level decisions, and being present where the work happens.

Why Join Us
Join a team building the technology that powers the most demanding missions in aerospace and defense. At Mercury Systems, you'll lead a dedicated team producing real, mission-critical hardware with autonomy to drive improvement and the support to make an impact from day one.