2027 Electrical Engineering Co-Op

mercurysystemscareers; Gulf Breeze (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineering Co-Op for a July–December 2027 program in Gulf Breeze, FL. You will contribute to the full hardware development lifecycle, working with a multidisciplinary team on ruggedized hardware for defense and commercial applications.

The role includes schematic design, testing, BOM management, and design-for-manufacturing/assembly/test initiatives. Strong lab skills and documentation experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the design, development, testing, and validation of complex electrical hardware and systems
• Contributing to schematic design, layout support, design verification testing, system integration, and optimization of hardware designs
• Designing and testing complex circuits or sub-modules using schematic capture tools such as Allegro Design Entry HDL and/or Mentor tools
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Software, and Procurement
• Supporting design-for-manufacturing (DFM), design-for-assembly (DFA), and design-for-test (DFT) initiatives
• Assisting with lab activities including board bring-up, debugging, validation testing, and environmental testing (EMC, thermal, power, ESS)
• Supporting production by investigating manufacturing issues and field failures
• Drafting test plans, reports, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and technical documentation
• Supporting prototype material procurement, structuring Bills of Material (BoMs), and managing part lists
• Assisting with the design of fixtures to support advanced manufacturing techniques

Skills

Electrical engineering

Hardware design

Schematic design

Lab equipment

DFM/DFT

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Masters in EE

Tools

Allegro HDL

Mentor Graphics

Job description

Onsite: Gulf Breeze, FL

Co-op from July – December 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative Electrical Engineering Co-Op to join our collaborative hardware engineering team. During this hands‑on opportunity, you’ll gain experience across the full hardware development lifecycle while contributing to the design of advanced technologies used in commercial, defense, and intelligence applications. You’ll work closely with a multidisciplinary engineering team and gain exposure to real‑world, ruggedized hardware systems.

Job Responsibilities:

• Supporting the design, development, testing, and validation of complex electrical hardware and systems
• Contributing to schematic design, layout support, design verification testing, system integration, and optimization of hardware designs
• Designing and testing complex circuits or sub-modules using schematic capture tools such as Allegro Design Entry HDL and/or Mentor tools
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Software, and Procurement
• Supporting design‑for‑manufacturing (DFM), design‑for‑assembly (DFA), and design‑for‑test (DFT) initiatives
• Assisting with lab activities including board bring‑up, debugging, validation testing, and environmental testing (EMC, thermal, power, ESS)
• Supporting production by investigating manufacturing issues and field failures
• Drafting test plans, reports, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and technical documentation
• Supporting prototype material procurement, structuring Bills of Material (BoMs), and managing part lists
• Assisting with the design of fixtures to support advanced manufacturing techniques

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, computer 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
• Basic understanding of high‑speed digital and analog circuitry, power management, and electromagnetic interference
• Familiarity with electronic schematic design tools such as Allegro Design Entry HDL or Mentor Graphics tools
• General knowledge of manufacturing techniques and hardware development processes
• Experience or familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, and soldering/rework tools
• Strong organizational skills with clear verbal and written communication abilities
• Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team environment

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior electrical engineering internship or co‑op experience

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

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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