Software Systems Test Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program

Job Description College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Andover, MAMercury Systems is seeking a recent college graduate to join our Rotational Engineering Program, a dynamic opportunity to develop cutting–edge technology that supports the American Warfighter. As a Software System Test REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative Software Test Automation team focused on automating the software and firmware tests for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.

This role offers hands-on experience with hardware, firmware and software products and a holistic view of the  addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and continuous skill development, you'll join a talented, innovative team where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.

What this program offers:

The Rotational Engineering Program (REP) is designed to develop the next generation of technical and business leaders.

You will gain:

Hands on technical and leadership development

Exposure and work assignments across various engineering groups over the two-year program, based on your skills and business needs

Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and executive management

Challenging assignments that build familiarity with Mercury Systems' practices across the organization

The opportunity to explore individual interest aligned with company objectives

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts

Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on hardware and firmware/software/systems

Document test results, defects, and anomalies in tracking systems

Support automation testing efforts and script development

Leverage AI tools to accelerate test case development and automation

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, development, and qualification

Analyze test data and prepare reports on findings

Maintain and calibrate test equipment as needed

Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field obtained between May 2026 and June 2027A minimum GPA of 3.1. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process

Prior Co-Op or internship experience

Coursework or project experience in software testing methodologies

Familiarity with programming languages (Python, C#, Bash, Java, or similar languages)

Experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Open Code, VScode, or similar)
Foundational understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and board‑level hardware

Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and engineering requirements

Experience using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators)"This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.”

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with test automation and scripting

Knowledge of version control systems and software collaboration tools such as Git Lab, Bit Bucket, Jenkins, Docker Understanding of product development life cycles

Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)
Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies

Previous internship or co-op experience in engineering

Exposure to data analysis or data logging using Excel, SQL, or similar

Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Job Requirements 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…