Test Engineering Intern
About The Position
Mercury Systems is seeking a highly motivated Test Engineering Intern to join our Test Engineering team. This internship provides hands-on experience supporting the testing and verification of advanced aerospace and defense electronic products, including embedded electronics, rack mount servers, and avionics systems. Working alongside experienced engineers, the intern will assist with developing test plans, executing test procedures, and analyzing results across a variety of test disciplines such as environmental qualification, electromagnetic interference (EMI), functional testing, and software verification.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, 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
- Coursework or project experience in testing methodologies
- Familiarity with programming languages (Python, C#, Bash, Java, or similar languages)
- Ability to work both independently and in team environments
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with test automation frameworks
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git, BitBucket)
- Understanding of product development lifecycles
- Experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal generators)
- Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Previous internship or co-op experience in engineering
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Perform functional, regression, and performance testing on hardware and firmware/software/systems
- Document test results, defects, and anomalies in tracking systems
- Support automation testing efforts and script development
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, development, and qualification
- Analyze test data and prepare reports on findings
- Maintain and calibrate test equipment as needed
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
