2027 RF Engineering Intern

Mercury Systems; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated RF Engineering Intern for May–August 2027 in Peachtree Corners, GA. You will design RF and digital hardware, develop embedded software, and perform RF measurements.

You’ll work under senior engineers to support the RF MMIC product line and gain experience across design, testing, and packaging stages. The role emphasizes independent project work, CAD design tools (Altium/Cadence), and learning in a fast-paced aerospace/defense environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• GPA of 3.1 or higher required; transcripts may be requested.
• Experience with board-level, mixed signal design.
• Experience with programmable digital logic devices (FPGAs/PLDs).
• Experience with PCB design using CAD tools (Altium or Cadence).
• Ability to independently perform RF measurements using lab equipment (VNA, Spectrum Analyzer, Signal Generator).

Responsibilities

• Design RF and digital hardware solutions using MMIC components.
• Use CAD tools to design PCBs and packaging for evals and modules.
• Develop embedded software/firmware for RF components.
• Conduct manual and automated RF performance tests.
• Provide engineering support for existing products under senior engineers.

Skills

Board-level design

Mixed signal design

FPGAs/PLDs

PCB CAD tools

RF measurement equipment

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BS/MS)

Tools

Altium

Cadence

Job description

Internship from May - August 2027

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated and innovative RF Engineering Intern eager to learn, contribute, and bring fresh ideas to RF MMIC Engineering team. In this hands‑on role, you’ll gain experience designing and testing RF components and integrated assemblies that operate from 10 MHz to 40 GHz. The ideal intern will independently complete small design projects in support of the RF MMIC product line.

Onsite: Peachtree Corners, GA

Job Responsibilities

• Design RF and digital hardware solutions using MMIC components


• Use CAD tools to design printed circuit boards and packaging for evals and modules


• Develop embedded software & firmware for digital control of RF components


• Conduct manual and automated performance tests to characterize RF semiconductor components


• Provide engineering support for existing products and under the direction of senior design engineers

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in electrical engineering


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


• Experience with board-level, mixed signal design


• Experience with programmable digital logic devices such as FPGAs, PLDs


• Experience with printed circuit board design using CAD tools such as Altium or Cadence


• Ability to independently make RF measurements using lab equipment such as Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, and Signal Generators

"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."

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursing a master's degree in electrical engineering


• Strong knowledge of analog circuit fundamentals and design techniques


• Self-motivated and eager to apply learning into practice

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

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)

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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