2027 IT Business Systems Intern

Mercury-Systems; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Professional development resources

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking an IT-Business Systems intern to support digital transformation, workflow optimization, and AI initiatives. You will document processes, support system enhancements, and contribute to automation projects alongside the Business Systems team.

The role suits a senior-year student pursuing CS or engineering, with a focus on low-code development and cross-functional collaboration. On-site internship in Andover, MA, May/June to August/September 2027.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science or engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Interest in business systems, process improvement, low-code platforms, or AI-enabled technologies.
• Familiarity with process-mapping tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with business process documentation, mapping current and future state workflows.
• Support requirements gathering for Mendix-based applications and translate user needs into functional requirements.
• Participate in UAT by executing scripts, recording defects, and validating updates.
• Prepare materials and data for reviews, standups, and stakeholder meetings.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides and training materials.
• Support AI-related responsibilities, such as gathering use cases and documenting workflows.
• Collaborate with team to advance productivity and automation initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Internship from May/June - August/September 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated IT-Business Systems intern to support a variety of digital transformation, workflow optimization, and AI‑related initiatives. This internship is ideal for a senior year student interested in business process analysis, low‑code application development, and emerging technologies. You will work closely with the Business Systems team and cross‑functional partners to document processes, support system enhancements, and contribute to productivity and automation projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with business process documentation, including mapping current‑state and future‑state workflows for Business Systems initiatives.
• Support requirements gathering for Mendix‑based applications (including DigiThread), helping translate user needs into clear functional requirements.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) by executing test scripts, recording defects, validating system updates, and ensuring solutions meet business expectations.
• Prepare materials, data, and analysis for Business Systems reviews, daily standups, stakeholder meetings, and project updates.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including user guides, training materials, process instructions, and knowledge‑base content.
• Support emerging AI‑related responsibilities, such as gathering use cases, documenting workflows, testing internal AI tools, and assisting with AI governance materials.
• Collaborate with Business Systems team members to help advance internal productivity, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science or engineering
• A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Interest in business systems, process improvement, low‑code platforms, or AI‑enabled technologies
• Familiarity with tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, or other process‑mapping applications
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience, which may include coursework, class projects, internships, or part‑time roles within manufacturing

Full time Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 38.00/hour

Additional Information

Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:

• the role and related responsibilities;
• 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;
• 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)

Why Mercury?

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.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

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.