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To thrive as a Script Reading Intern, you need a strong grasp of storytelling, critical analysis, and excellent written communication, often demonstrated by coursework or experience in film, literature, or media studies. Familiarity with script formatting software such as Final Draft and proficiency with basic office tools are commonly expected. Attention to detail, time management, and the ability to give constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this role. These skills help interns effectively evaluate and summarize scripts, ensuring meaningful contributions to development teams.

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Infographic showing various Script Reading Internship job openings in Arizona as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,523 per year, or $17.6 per hour.

Manufacturing Engineer, Rotational Engineering Program-Phoenix, Arizona

Avondale, AZ

Full-time

Posted 15 hours ago

Posted today


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8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

College Graduate - Rotational Engineering Program (REP) - start date July 2027 in Phoenix, AZ
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 an enhanced Manufacturing REP Engineer, you'll join a collaborative team focused on manufacturing data analytics. This role offers insight into multiple engineering disciplines within the company.
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 Rotational Engineering Program (REP) 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:
  • Taking Data directly from the manufacturing tools to interpret uptime, downtime, and cycle time
  • Improving statistical process control across Mercury manufacturing sites
  • Interface with process engineers to build data pipelines and establish SPC dashboards to ensure our process is predictable and identify process drift before catastrophic failures

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in an Engineering related discipline 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
  • Strong Data analytics
  • Ability to work effectively independently and collaboratively
  • Experience presenting technical information to 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

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with data analytics and building data pipelines to establish SPC Power BI dashboards
    • Python scripts
    • Power BI

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.
To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs
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.
(978) 256-1300
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