2027 RF Engineering Intern

Mercury Systems; West Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Mercury Systems in West Caldwell, NJ is seeking a motivated RF Engineering Intern to contribute to the design and testing of advanced RF components and assemblies. You will work with senior engineers on small projects from concept to completion while supporting broader business objectives.

This onsite internship runs May through August 2027. You will test RF modules, generate BOMs, and help develop test fixtures, gaining hands-on experience with RF theory, oscilloscopes, VNAs, and CAD tools.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering.
• GPA 3.1 minimum; transcripts may be requested during review.
• Experience with RF theory principles through coursework or projects.
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes or signal analyzers.
• Familiarity with RF circuit fundamentals and design techniques.
• Able to quickly learn and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and evaluate RF components and modules to ensure performance meets design specifications.
• Generate and maintain BOMs for RF products and assemblies.
• Design and support development of test fixtures for RF characterization.
• Support ongoing engineering projects and product initiatives.
• Create and maintain technical design documentation.
• Provide engineering support for existing products alongside senior engineers.

Skills

RF theory principles

Test equipment experience

Rapid learning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AWR

MATLAB

HFSS

CAD tools

Job description

Onsite: West Caldwell, NJ

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 engineering team. In this hands‑on role you'll support the design and testing of advanced RF components and integrated assemblies. Working alongside senior engineers, you’ll contribute to a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and continuously advancing technical capabilities. The ideal intern will independently drive small design projects from concept to completion while supporting broader business objectives.

Job Responsibilities:

• Test and evaluate RF components and modules to ensure performance meets design specifications
• Generate and maintain bills of materials (BOMs) for RF products and assemblies
• Design and support the development of test fixtures for RF characterization
• Support ongoing engineering development projects and product initiatives
• Support the creation and maintenance of technical design documentation
• Provide engineering support for existing products while working closely with senior engineers

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a university program pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree 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 RF theory principles through coursework, academic project work, or industry work
• Experience using electronic test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, or related diagnostic tools
• Familiarity of RF circuit fundamentals and design techniques
• Quick learner with the ability to rapidly acquire and apply new skills

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with RF simulation tools such as AWR, MATLAB, HFSS, or equivalent circuit/EM simulation software
• Experience with CAD tools for circuit design and layout
• Capable of independently conducting RF measurements using Vector Network Analyzers, Spectrum Analyzers, Signal Generators, and other lab instrumentation

Qualifications

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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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.

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Pay Grade Range

Fulltime Equivalent Job Grade Salary Range for this position: $17.00 - 39.00/hour

Additional Information

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)