College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Hudson, NH
Mercury Systems is seeking a recent college graduate to join our Rotational Engineering Program, a dynamic opportunity to develop cutting–edge technology that supports the American Warfighter. As an RF Test Automation REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative RF Test Automation team focused on automating the RF testing and calibration of products for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. This role offers hands-on experience with RF test equipment, test automation software, and production test systems from controlling devices under test and instruments to collecting, storing, and processing measurement data.
In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and continuous skill development, you'll join a talented, innovative team where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
What this program offers:
The Rotational Engineering Program (REP) is designed to develop the next generation of technical and business leaders.
You will gain:
- Hands on technical and leadership development
- Exposure and work assignments across various engineering groups over the two-year program, based on your skills and business needs
- Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and executive management
- Challenging assignments that build familiarity with Mercury Systems' practices across the organization
- The opportunity to explore individual interest aligned with company objectives
Job Responsibilities:
- Support development and execution of RF test procedures based on product requirements and engineering specifications.
- Perform RF measurements using lab and production test equipment and document results with accuracy and traceability.
- Assist in assembling, validating, and supporting RF test automation hardware and software for engineering development and production use.
- Contribute to test automation scripting for instrument control, data collection, storage, and processing.
- Document test results, identify defects, and work with cross-functional engineering teams to support root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Help maintain and improve existing RF test systems, fixtures, switch matrices, and automation tools.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) by transferring test methods from engineering development to production, including test documentation and troubleshooting guidance.
- Collaborate with RF, digital, and manufacturing engineers to support products from development through production.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field obtained between May 2026 and June 2027
- A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
- Prior Co-Op or internship experience
- Foundational understanding of electronics, RF/microwave concepts, or board-level hardware
- Experience using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators, or spectrum analyzers)
- Coursework or project experience with a programming language such as Python, C#, Java, or similar
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and engineering requirements
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively
- Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, or engineering concepts
"This position requires you to be able to obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens."
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience performing RF measurements such as Gain, VSWR, P1dB, IMD, or similar
- Familiarity with RF test equipment such as network analyzers, noise figure meters, or spectrum analyzers
- Experience with test automation or scripting for instrument control
- Lab bench and hardware skills: soldering, mechanical assembly, or fixture build
- Familiarity with software collaboration tools such as Git
- Experience with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode, or similar)
- Exposure to data analysis or data logging using Excel, SQL, or similar
- Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders