Software Systems Test Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program

Mercury 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 system.

In 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.

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

• 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

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field obtained between May 2026 and June 2027
• A 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."

• 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

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.

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