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Lead Mechanical Assembler
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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. The Senior Mechanical Assembler will perform a variety of tasks relating to production operations on electronics and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Targeted start date would be beginning to mid‑January.
Job Responsibilities
Install, assemble and inspect electronic components per documented work instructions.
Interpret job routers, written instructions, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings for assembly of electronics.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and initiative on a daily basis.
Perform a variety of inspections to ensure assemblies meet or exceed IPC standards.
Perform pass‑downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.
Disassemble and re‑assemble, modify, and rework assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to travel to Chantilly, VA for up to 2 months for training.
Experience leading a team.
Minimum of 7 or more years of mechanical assembly experience.
Must have meticulous hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures.
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet production and customer needs.
Experience with mechanical assembly.
IPC‑610/620 and JSTD 001 certification.
High School Diploma or GED.
Targeted start date: beginning to mid‑January 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Electronics assembly and inspection experience.
Knowledgeable of 5S/6S.
New Process Introduction experience.
Experience with set up and training a team from scratch.
Soldering under microscope.
College degree.
Physical Demands
Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently pinching and/or gripping. Sometimes, working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required.
Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far, and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 and to providing 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 us at
(978) 256‑1300 .
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Airlines and Aviation
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Lead Mechanical Assembler
role at
Mercury Systems .
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. The Senior Mechanical Assembler will perform a variety of tasks relating to production operations on electronics and/or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Targeted start date would be beginning to mid‑January.
Job Responsibilities
Install, assemble and inspect electronic components per documented work instructions.
Interpret job routers, written instructions, wiring diagrams, and schematic drawings for assembly of electronics.
Demonstrate professionalism, leadership, and initiative on a daily basis.
Perform a variety of inspections to ensure assemblies meet or exceed IPC standards.
Perform pass‑downs with outgoing/incoming shifts.
Disassemble and re‑assemble, modify, and rework assemblies and subassemblies according to specifications and under simulated conditions.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to travel to Chantilly, VA for up to 2 months for training.
Experience leading a team.
Minimum of 7 or more years of mechanical assembly experience.
Must have meticulous hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Knowledge of ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) procedures.
Must be detail oriented and able to multitask.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule to meet production and customer needs.
Experience with mechanical assembly.
IPC‑610/620 and JSTD 001 certification.
High School Diploma or GED.
Targeted start date: beginning to mid‑January 2026.
Preferred Qualifications
Electronics assembly and inspection experience.
Knowledgeable of 5S/6S.
New Process Introduction experience.
Experience with set up and training a team from scratch.
Soldering under microscope.
College degree.
Physical Demands
Constantly move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Specific abilities required by the job include positioning oneself to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 lbs.
Constant movement and use of limbs. Specific abilities required by this job include prolonged standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, and frequently pinching and/or gripping. Sometimes, working under a microscope for long periods of time will be required.
Frequently observe, detect, discern, and convey information. Specific abilities required by this job include near, far, and color vision acuity, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Requires good manual dexterity and coordination, and stamina. Specific abilities required by this job include the frequent requirement of overtime work.
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.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment 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 and to providing 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 us at
(978) 256‑1300 .
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Airlines and Aviation
Semiconductor Manufacturing
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