Software Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program at Mercury Systems in Torrance, CA

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College Graduate – Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Torrance, CA Mercury Systems is seeking a recent college graduate to join our Rotational Engineering Program, a dynamic opportunity to develop cutting–edge technology that supports the American Warfighter. As a Software REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative engineering team focused on designing, developing, integrating, and testing software and firmware solutions for embedded and enterprise systems. This role offers hands-on experience across the full development lifecycle in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and continuous skill development, you'll join a talented, innovative team where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. What we offer: The Engineering Rotational Program (ERP) is designed to develop the next generation of technical and business leaders. You will gain: Hands on technical and leadership development Exposure and work assignments across various engineering groups over the two-year program, based on your skills and business needs Opportunities to collaborate with senior leaders and executive management Challenging assignments that build familiarity with Mercury Systems' practices across the organization The opportunity to explore individual interest aligned with company objectives Job Responsibilities: Design, implement, and test software Develop and maintain software and firmware test suites to verify system capabilities and requirements Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance and support project development Partner with systems engineering, and customer support teams to reproduce, troubleshoot, and resolve customer issues Support design teams in bring-up and system-level validation of products Contribute innovative ideas and state of the art thinking to improve business performance Deliver leading edge, integrated solutions that meet customer needs Participate in programs, projects, and initiatives aligned with Mercury's culture and strategy Stay informed on industry trends and ensure Mercury's best practices are met or exceeded Rotate through multiple technical disciplines to broaden skills and experience Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or master's degree in computer engineering or computer science obtained between May 2026 and June 2027 A minimum GPA of 3.1 is required. You will be asked to submit your transcripts during the review process Prior Co-Op or internship experience Experience with embedded programming on hardware Experience with C/C++ Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively Experience presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment Demonstrated initiative through academic projects, internships, or process improvements Ability to quickly learn new tools, technologies, or engineering concepts "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: Experience with lab equipment for data collection and processing Experience with C# or RUST Experience with Python Experience working in Linux environments 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. Head