UNIX Systems Administrator, Sr. jobs in Ventura, CA

In this role, you have the opportunity to
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.

Worksite location options:

• Onsite: Oxnard, CA
• Hybrid: 2-3 days in office and WFH the remainder of the week (based on business needs)
• Remote: 100% WFH is not authorized based on business needs and company culture

You are responsible for:

• 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.

You are a part of

A team of automated test, software, RF, digital and mechanical engineers who develop new RF products and support production of existing products.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience and 5 years of professional development experience
• 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
• Must have a security clearance or be eligible to be granted one

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code (Preferred).
• Experience with SQL/Databases (Preferred).

"This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."

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.

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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.

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