Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern

Onsite: Hudson, NH

From May - August 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Manufacturing Test Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to our high-speed processing module manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you'll support test engineering activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working directly with production teams to improve test processes, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the development of next-generation manufacturing test solutions for mission-critical electronic systems. 

Job Responsibilities:

•  Support the development, debug, and validation of automated test procedures for high-speed processing modules on the production floor
•  Assist in troubleshooting test failures and collaborate with engineering to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions
•  Contribute to manufacturing process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing test yield, throughput, and efficiency
•  Help design, build, and qualify test fixtures and equipment used in production test stations
•  Analyze test data to identify trends, recurring failures, and opportunities for process optimization
•  Create and maintain test documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
•  Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Design Engineering teams to resolve production issues in real time
•  Support new product introduction (NPI) activities by helping transition test processes from engineering to production
•  Perform calibration checks and routine maintenance/inventory of manufacturing test equipment
•  Provide general engineering support to test engineers and production technicians as needed 

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, manufacturing engineering, 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
•  Familiarity with a modern scripting language, such as Python, for test automation
•  Basic understanding of electronic test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers)
•  Exposure to digital and analog circuit fundamentals
•  Familiarity with Linux development environments and tools
•  Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as GIT/BitBucket for version control
•  Familiarity with AI tools to support engineering productivity and problem solving

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing engineering internship or co-op experience