About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking entry-level Associate Electrical Engineers to join a Mission Systems/Engineering team in Baltimore, MD. In this role you will support design, verification, and documentation of electronic systems used for mission-critical applications.

• Support electrical design, analysis, and test of circuit-level and system-level components
• Build and run lab tests; collect, analyze, and report test data
• Create and maintain engineering documentation (schematics, BOMs, test plans, procedures)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, software, systems engineering, manufacturing)
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and support problem-resolution activities
• Follow configuration management, quality, and security processes required for government work
• Participate in technical reviews and design trade studies
• Learn and apply system engineering best practices under senior engineers’ mentorship

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet ALL items below:

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Major in Electrical Engineering or a very closely related STEM field
• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain government security clearance)
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance; a Final DoD Secret Clearance is required to start
• Willing to work on-site in Baltimore, MD (not a remote role)
• Eligible to work in the U.S. and meet any background requirements applicable to cleared work

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Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance is highly desirable
• Internship or hands-on lab experience with analog/digital circuits, PCB layout, or test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers)
• Familiarity with MATLAB, SPICE, or similar analysis tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team-oriented, curious, and motivated to learn in a structured early-career program

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (Bachelor’s): $72,700 – $109,100 per year. This range is the employer’s good-faith estimate and may be adjusted based on experience, education, and market factors.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary or annual bonuses, and other pay components depending on role.
• Typical benefits may include health insurance, life/disability coverage, retirement savings, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Specific benefits and eligibility are determined by the employer.
• Employment offers and compensation will comply with applicable federal and Maryland state laws, including pay-transparency and nondiscrimination requirements.

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About the Team & Work Environment

• You will join a mission-focused engineering group supporting secure, multi-domain systems for national defense and critical infrastructure.
• The environment emphasizes technical mentorship, learning, and professional development for early-career engineers.
• Work requires adherence to security and quality practices needed for cleared programs; strong attention to detail and process compliance is essential.

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Location & Work Type

• Job location: Baltimore, MD (on-site)
• Employment type: Full-time (entry-level / early career)

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Legal & Screening Notes

• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions that require a government security clearance.
• Offer contingent upon successful background investigation and any required drug screening or eligibility checks consistent with federal and state law.
• This posting follows applicable federal and Maryland employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please inform the recruiter if you need assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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