Component Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program

College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) – start date of July 2027 in Andover, MA or Hudson, NH. 

Mercury Systems is seeking a recent college graduate to join our Rotational Engineering Program (REP), a dynamic opportunity to develop cutting-edge technology that supports the American Warfighter. As a Component REP Engineer, you’ll join a collaborative team focused on parts engineering, and reliability. This role offers a two‑year, hands-on experience that builds technical expertise, leadership skills, and cross-functional exposure.

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’ll 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: 

• Perform component reviews, analysis, and assessment against program compliance requirements for space and military programs. 

• Collaborate closely with Electrical Engineers to support the design/development process with component knowledge and selection. 

• Perform various component level obsolescence analysis to identify components going end-of-life (EOL) well in advance to ensure continuity of production. 

• Review component drawings and associated verification data packages. 

• Perform alternate part investigations and generate comparison matrices showing the differences and similarities of the parts 

• Interface with multiple internal stakeholders and external suppliers/manufacturers to develop component risk and verification delineation. 

• Facilitate component selection and libraries application through the coordination and generation of the program Bill of Material (BOM) in a collaboration toolset 

• Create, revise, and submit NSPARs for customer review and approval supporting component screening and qualification plans.  

• Develop and maintain appropriate reports, databases and PMP meeting agendas and minutes. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or manufacturing engineering obtained May 2026 and June 2027.

• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the application process

• Prior Co-Op or internship experience

• Familiarity with electrical components and characteristics

• Knowledge of electrical circuit design

• Knowledge of component data sheets

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the MS Office Suite

• Experience presenting technical information to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment

• 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: 

• Knowledge of electronic fabrication techniques and processes such as SMT, chip and wire, hybrids, etc. 

• Knowledge of with the design and manufacture of electronic circuit card assemblies

• Knowledge of with the NSMAR and NSPAR forms or/and process

• Understanding of failure modes in passives and packaged active devices

• Basic knowledge or familiarity with environmental testing per MIL-STD-883 , MIL-PRF-38534, 38535, passive components, etc. 

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.

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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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