Software Systems Test Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program
College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Andover, MA
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 a Software System Test REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative Software Test Automation team focused on automating the software and firmware tests for mission-critical aerospace and defense applications. This role offers hands-on experience with hardware, firmware and software products and a holistic view of the system.
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:
- 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
- Leverage AI tools to accelerate test case development and automation
- 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
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field obtained between May 2026 and June 2027
- A minimum GPA of 3.1. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
- Prior Co-Op or internship experience
- Coursework or project experience in software testing methodologies
- Familiarity with programming languages (Python, C#, Bash, Java, or similar languages)
- Experience with AI development tools (e.g., Claude Code, OpenCode, VScode, or similar)
- Foundational understanding of electronics, embedded systems, and board‑level hardware
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, datasheets, and engineering requirements
- Experience using standard lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, signal generators)
"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:
- Experience with test automation and scripting
- Knowledge of version control systems and software collaboration tools such as GitLab, BitBucket, Jenkins, Docker
- 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
- Exposure to data analysis or data logging using Excel, SQL, or similar
- Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders