Electrical Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program at Mercury Systems in Phoenix, AZ

Job description

• College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Phoenix, AZ
• 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 an Electrical REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative Electrical Engineering design team focused on Microelectronics and Space applications. This role offers hands on experience on architectural, schematic, layout design for high reliability ruggedized and such as System in Package flip chip applications and radiation tolerant Space Drive products.
• 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.
• The Rotational Engineering Program (REP) is designed to develop the next generation of technical and business leaders.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of microelectronics modules, including schematic capture, PCB layout review, and component selection
• Perform hands‑on lab testing, including board bring‑up, debugging, and verification of high‑reliability electronics
• Assist in developing System‑in‑Package (SiP) and flip‑chip solutions through collaboration with packaging, mechanical, and manufacturing engineering teams
• Analyze circuit performance using simulation tools and document results for design reviews
• Contribute to radiation‑tolerant electronics development for Space Drives and other aerospace applications
• Participate in peer design reviews and provide constructive technical feedback
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, including test procedures, test reports, and design artifacts
• Work closely with cross‑functional engineering groups to understand requirements, constraints, and program objectives
• Support prototype builds, troubleshooting, and root‑cause analysis to improve design robustness
• Learn Mercury engineering processes, tools, and high‑reliability design methodologies through structured development activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering obtained between 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 in an engineering or electronics-focused environment
• Foundational understanding of analog and digital circuit design principles
• Experience using schematic capture and PCB design tools (Altium, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, etc.)
• Familiarity with SPICE‑based circuit simulation tools such as PSpice or LTspice
• Hands‑on electronics lab experience, including use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and logic analyzers
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation (schematics, specifications, test results)
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills supported by academic or project work
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for technical and cross‑functional collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, and engineering concepts
• "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.”
• Coursework or project experience in RF, high‑speed digital, or power electronics
• Exposure to radiation‑tolerant or space‑grade component selection and design practices
• Experience with Python or MATLAB for data analysis, automation, or test scripting
• Familiarity with reliability engineering concepts such as derating, thermal analysis, or failure modes
• Knowledge of embedded systems or firmware fundamentals
• Experience using version control systems such as Git
• Prior experience working with DoD or aerospace hardware (even through school projects)
• Understanding of manufacturing processes for electronics (SMT, inspection, packaging)

Skills

Required

• Python or MATLAB
• Version control systems (Git)

Benefits

• Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
• * the role and related responsibilities;
• * prior work experience;
• * education, training, skills and certifications;
• * internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles;
• * geographic location; and
• * alignment with market data.
• In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members including:
• * 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; and
• * 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)
• Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position
• • $56,700.00 - $113,400.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in FL, GA, IN, AZ, AL, MD or TX, and all remote employees
• • $63,500.00 - $127,000.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in VA, CA, NH or MA
• • $66,900.00 - $133,800.00 annual salary for in-office or hybrid employees in NJ