What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Firmware Engineering Co-Op position at Mercury Systems?
Onsite: Huntsville, AL
Co-op from July – December 2027
No relocation assistance or housing provided
Mercury Systems is seeking a Firmware Engineering Co-Op to join a collaborative engineering team focused on designing, developing, integrating, and testing firmware and software solutions for embedded systems. This role offers hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and test Firmware based applications
- Develop and maintain firmware test suites to verify system capabilities and requirements
- Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance and support test infrastructure
- Support design teams in bring-up and system-level validation of products
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics, 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
- Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog Hardware Description Languages (HDL)
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
"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:
- Prior firmware/software intern or co-op experience