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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking early-career Electrical Engineers to join a defense-systems-focused team in Huntsville, AL. This opening may be filled at one of two levels: Associate Electrical Engineer (entry-level) or Electrical Engineer. You will contribute to preliminary system design, proposal technical content, and design analysis for mission-critical programs.

• Employment type: Full-time (may be Contractor per client needs)
• Location: Huntsville, AL (on-site)
• Travel: Approximately 10% (as stated by the client)
• Relocation assistance: May be available

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Key Responsibilities

• Review customer requests (RFPs/RFQs) and help identify technical requirements and risks
• Support creation of preliminary designs, system concepts, and high-level architectures
• Prepare proposal technical content, including:
  • System descriptions and design summaries
  • Block diagrams, simple drawings, and figures
  • Technical compliance matrices and responses to requirements
• Perform design analysis and support technical evaluations

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Minimum Qualifications (Basic Requirements)

A candidate must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing or completed degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Computer Science
• U.S. citizenship required (must be able to obtain U.S. Government security clearance as needed)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program eligibility within a reasonable period

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Current or prior internship experience with the client (internship experience on similar programs is a plus)

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Compensation

Salary ranges provided by the client for this posting:

• Associate Electrical Engineer: $72,700 to $109,100 per year
• Electrical Engineer: $87,600 to $131,400 per year

These ranges reflect the client’s posted bands for the two possible job levels. Actual pay offered will depend on candidate experience, level, and other job-related factors.

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Why Join (What You’ll Gain)

• Hands-on experience supporting defense and mission-critical systems
• Exposure to proposal development, system engineering, and cross-discipline teams
• Professional development and formal learning opportunities typical of early-career engineering roles
• Competitive pay and potential relocation support

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Important Hiring Notes

• U.S. citizenship is required for positions that require government security clearances and certain restricted roles.
• The client follows applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; please contact Careertakes for accommodation requests.

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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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