About Careertakes

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Electrical Engineer focused on programmable logic / FPGA design. This hands-on role supports FPGA development, simulation, integration, and verification within complex, high-reliability electronic systems. You'll work with multidisciplinary teams (hardware, systems, FPGA/circuit designers) and receive mentorship and professional growth opportunities. Relocation assistance may be available.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, code, and simulate FPGA/programmable-logic modules as part of multi-function electronic systems
• Integrate FPGA designs into complex hardware platforms and support system-level bring-up and testing
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and firmware engineers to resolve integration issues
• Develop and run lab tests and participate in electronics troubleshooting and validation
• Produce documentation (design notes, simulation/test reports) to support verification and certification
• Participate in continuous learning and process improvement activities

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Familiarity with FPGA design and hardware description languages such as Verilog, VHDL, or SystemVerilog
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. DoD security clearance (must be a U.S. citizen)

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Desired / Preferred Skills

• Undergraduate internship or project experience in electronic design, FPGA, or embedded systems
• Experience with FPGA toolchains (Xilinx Vivado, Intel/Altera Quartus, Vitis, Microsemi Libero, Lattice tools)
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot integration issues and support system-level debug
• Strong academic achievement and documented FPGA/electronics project work
• Practical skills translating algorithms/specifications to synthesizable HDL
• Familiarity with modern verification practices (simulations, testbenches)
• Proficiency using AI prompting where it aids design workflows is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $65,500 - $121,700 (USD, annual). Exact offer depends on experience, role responsibilities, and market factors.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings (401(k) match), paid time off, holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, and education assistance. Specific benefits are provided by the hiring organization.

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Working Environment & Location

• On-site in Andover, MA
• Collaborative, hands-on lab environment with mentorship and clear career progression paths
• Candidates should expect a mix of design, simulation, and bench testing

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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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