2027 Hardware Electrical Engineering Intern

Onsite: Andover, MA

From May - August 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative hardware electrical engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to complex design challenges. In this hands-on role, you’ll gain experience across the full hardware development lifecycle for high end embedded technology while working closely with a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support of the design development and test of hardware products from concept to completion
• Work side-by-side with experienced electrical engineers to design and verify state-of-the-art technology for commercial, defense and intelligence applications

• Execute lab design verification test (DVT) and debug

• Participate in the development and specification of new product HW/SW platform architectures

• Support detailed design specifications, test plans, and verification reports

• Support schematic development using Cadence DEHDL (Concept)

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical or computer engineering 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

• Basic understanding of high-speed digital and analog circuitry, power management, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)

• General knowledge of electronic schematic tools (e.g., Allegro Design Entry HDL, Mentor Graphics/DXDesigner)

• Familiarity with digital test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies

• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

• Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary 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: 

• Exposure to conventional and advanced manufacturing techniques

• Hands-on lab experience including soldering or rework equipment

• Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to hardware design or testing

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. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

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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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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