2027 Firmware Engineering Co-Op

About the Position

2027 Firmware Engineering Co-Op

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.

Location: Huntsville, AL

Type: INTERN

Co-op Period: July - December 2027

Onsite: Yes

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

Requirements

• 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
• Knowledge of VHDL or Verilog Hardware Description Languages (HDL)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills

We Offer

• Competitive hourly salary: $17.00 - $38.00
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Company-paid holidays and time off
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, and Virgin Pulse

About the Company

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.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran, or marital status.