2027 Firmware Engineering Co-Op

Firmware Engineering Co-Op

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

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

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

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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