Test Engineering Intern

Mercury Systems is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineering Intern to join our Test Engineering team. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the testing and verification of advanced aerospace and defense electronic products, including embedded electronics, rack mount servers, and avionics systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will assist with developing test plans, executing test procedures, and analyzing results across a variety of test disciplines such as environmental qualification, electromagnetic interference (EMI), functional testing, and software verification.

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

* 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

* Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline

* A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process

* Coursework or project experience in testing methodologies

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

* Ability to work both independently and in team environments

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience with test automation frameworks

* Knowledge of version control systems (Git, Bit Bucket)

* 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

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

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.

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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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure 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, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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