Mercury Systems (MRCY) 8-K Mercury Computer Systems Announces Change in Independent Auditors

Exhibit 16

January 18, 2006

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, DC 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Mercury Computer Systems, Inc. (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of the Company’s Form 8-K report dated January 16, 2006. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP