RF Engineering Intern

Internship from May/June - August/September 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative RF Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to support the design and testing of advanced RF components and integrated assemblies. In this hands-on role, you’ll work alongside senior engineers, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and continuously advancing technical capabilities. The ideal intern should be able to independently drive small design projects from concept to completion while supporting broader business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate RF components and modules to ensure performance meets design specifications
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for RF products and assemblies
• Design and support the development of test fixtures for RF characterization
• Support ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical design documentation
• Provide engineering support for existing products while working closely with senior engineers

Required Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in electrical engineering

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

• Experience with RF theory principles through coursework, academic project work, or industry work
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or related diagnostic tools
• Ability tolearn quickly and apply new technical concepts in a hands-on environment

"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.”

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of RF circuit fundamentals and design techniques
• Experience with RF simulation tools such as AWR, MATLAB, HFSS, or equivalent circuit/EM simulation software
• Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and layout
• Capable of independently conducting RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and other lab instrumentation

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 38.00/hour

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• education, training, skills and certifications;
• internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• geographic location; and
• alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:

• bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions);
• health, life and disability insurance;
• company-paid holidays and time off;
• discounted employee stock purchase plan;
• tuition reimbursement; and
• access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including Linked In Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv and Virgin Pulse.

Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/ life balance (available based off location)

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…