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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join a Mission Systems team in San Diego, CA. This is an entry-level engineering role focused on electrical design and systems that support communications and signal processing systems for aerospace/defense platforms.

• Research, plan, design and develop electrical components, equipment, systems and networks
• Apply research to system planning, design, development, integration, and testing
• Troubleshoot technical problems and develop or recommend solutions
• Contribute to electrical product and system design documentation and reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, users, and customers throughout the development lifecycle
• Support testing, verification, and manufacturing handoff as required

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Qualifications (Required)

A candidate must meet ALL of the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or near completion) from an accredited institution in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related STEM field
• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance)
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance and, when required, Special Access Program access within a reasonable timeframe

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Internship, co-op, or relevant hands-on experience in electrical engineering or related projects
• Experience working autonomously on complex, full life-cycle engineering projects
• Familiarity with electromagnetic / antenna tools such as HFSS, NEC, or FEKO
• Programming skills (MATLAB, Python, C/C++, or similar)
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range (provided by the source): $76,200 - $114,400 per year
• Compensation will be determined by role responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions
• Eligible employees may qualify for benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, and discretionary bonuses
• Additional details about specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by the hiring organization

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Additional Details

• Location: San Diego, CA (on-site at a San Diego campus with lab and manufacturing facilities)
• Travel: Approximately 10% (as required)
• Relocation assistance: May be available for eligible candidates
• Industry: Engineering (Aerospace & Defense)
• Employment type: Full-time
• This role requires compliance with U.S. government security requirements; U.S. citizenship is mandatory for clearance eligibility.

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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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