What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Hardware Electrical Engineer Intern position at Mercury Systems?
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
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Execute lab design verification test (DVT) and debug
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Participate in the development and specification of new product HW/SW platform architectures
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Support detailed design specifications, test plans, and verification reports
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Support schematic development using Cadence DEHDL (Concept)
Required Qualifications:
- 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
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Basic understanding of high-speed digital and analog circuitry, power management, and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
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General knowledge of electronic schematic tools (e.g., Allegro Design Entry HDL, Mentor Graphics/DXDesigner)
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Familiarity with digital test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and power supplies
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Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
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Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
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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
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Hands-on lab experience including soldering or rework equipment
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Prior internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to hardware design or testing