Manufacturing Engineering Intern

Internship from May/June - August/September 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Manufacturing Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to our Surface Mount Technology factory in Phoenix, AZ. In this hands‑on role, you’ll support improving operational efficiencies across the different work streams within our SMT processes.

• Support manufacturing operations by performing pick‑and‑place, chip and wire activities
• Assist with reflow processes to ensure proper soldering and assembly quality
• Support wave soldering operations to maintain consistent production standards
• Contribute to conformal coating processes to protect electronic components
• Help design and optimize station layouts to improve workflow and efficiency
• Conduct capacity analysis to ensure production targets and resource planning are met

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in industrial engineering manufacturing engineering, or a closely related field, with relevant coursework completed (e.g., operations research, statistics, systems design)
• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
• Familiarity with programs like Excel, Minitab, AutoCAD, Solid Works, or simulation tools (e.g., Arena, Simio) used for process analysis and optimization
• Understanding of Lean/Six Sigma principles
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills;
  Ability to work with data, perform statistical analysis, and apply mathematical models to solve efficiency and productivity problems
• Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively

"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.”

• CAD/Simulation Software Experience;
  AutoCAD, Solid Works
• ERP/MES Systems; SAP, Oracle, or other Manufacturing Execution Systems for production tracking and inventory management
• Data Analytics & Visualization;
  Skills in Python, R, SQL, or Power BI/Tableau

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 missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury…