Mechanical Engineering Co-Op

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

Mercury Systems, Inc. in Andover, MA, seeks a motivated mechanical engineering student to design and integrate electronic module and system assemblies with hands-on opportunities.

You will create detailed models in SolidWorks, support ECAD/BOM activities, and collaborate with Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement teams throughout product life-cycle stages—from integration to production release.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• GPA 3.1 or higher; transcripts may be requested.
• Basic heat transfer and thermal management knowledge.
• Experience with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks.
• Proficient in standard documentation and presentation tools.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical tasks for electromechanical assembly and test fixture design.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Procurement teams.
• Support product life-cycle stages including integration, test, and release.
• Create complex models and drawings in SolidWorks.
• Draft BOMs/PLs and manage ECRs/ECOs.
• Procure prototype material and verify form, fit, and function.
• Draft test plans and inspection reports.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Heat transfer knowledge

Thermal management understanding

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Documentation and presentation

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM tools

Job description

No relocation assistance or housing provided

Mercury Systems is seeking a motivated, hard-working, innovative mechanical engineering student who can learn quickly and bring a fresh perspective to complex design challenges. In this role, you will have a hands-on opportunity to design and integrate electronic module and system assemblies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Mechanical engineering tasks related to electromechanical assembly and test fixture design. Assignments include mechanical packaging design, printed wiring board layout and ECAD support, connector selection, label & cable design, prototype inspection & assembly, environmental testing, and the documentation required to procure and assemble hardware
• Collaborating with other disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Engineering, and Procurement as part of your daily activities
• Supporting various stages of a product’s life including integration, test, and production release
• Creation of complex models and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Communication of design concepts and document product to diverse audiences internal and external to Mercury
• Driving procurement of prototype material to verify form, fit, and function
• Drafting Test plans and Inspection reports as part of verification and validation
• Structuring Bills of Material (BOMs/PLs)
• Drafting and managing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs/ECOs)

Required Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Mechanical 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
• A basic understanding of heat transfer and thermal management
• General knowledge of both conventional manufacturing techniques and advanced manufacturing, such as additive manufacturing
• Experience with 3D CAD software, such as SolidWorks
• Proficiency with standard documentation and presentation tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic multi-disciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Comfort with handling electronics hardware assembly
• Familiarity with GD&T and technical drawing
• Proficient in SolidWorks and PDM tools

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.