Firmware/Software Engineering Intern

Mercury Systems is a technology company developing solutions that support aerospace and defense missions. The Firmware/Software Engineering Intern will design, develop, integrate, and test firmware and software for embedded and enterprise systems while collaborating with engineering teams on test infrastructure, product bring-up, and system-level validation.

What you'll do:

• Design modular embedded software interfaces to meet open architecture standards
• Design, implement, and test Linux-based applications
• Develop and maintain software and 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

What they're looking for:

• 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
• Experience with Python/TCL or other scripting languages
• Experience with high level programming language such as C/C++
• Experience working in Linux environments
• 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

Benefits:

• Bonus opportunities or special incentives for sales positions
• 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
• Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards
• Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance (available based off location)