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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking Hardware Electronics Engineers (Associate and Hardware levels) to join a Mission Systems team in Rolling Meadows, IL. This role supports the research, design, development, and test of electronic systems and components used in mission-critical applications. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance are required.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks candidates to contribute to multidisciplinary engineering efforts, including:

• Research, design, develop, and test electronic equipment and systems (circuitry, sensors/antennas, transmitters/receivers, analog and digital systems)
• Support PCB/CCA design reviews and prototype build/test cycles
• Perform EMI/EMC and system-level verification and validation
• Collaborate on RF, power amplifier and signal-chain design tasks
• Document designs, test plans, and results; present at design reviews
• Work with small teams to move concepts from design through production

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Basic Qualifications

Associate Hardware Electronics Engineer (Entry / New grad level)

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or completing) in Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, RF/Microwave Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a closely related STEM degree
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (interim Secret required to start)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period

Hardware Electronics Engineer (Master’s + experience)

• Master’s degree (completed or completing) in the fields above plus ~1 year relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (interim Secret required to start)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0 (helpful for entry-level/early-career candidates)
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is a strong plus
• Relevant coursework or experience in: Analog & Digital Electronics, Power Electronics, RF, PCB/CCA design, EMI/EMC testing, HDL/FPGA, Power Amplifiers (PA), transmitter design, MATLAB, DVT, DC/DC / AC/DC converters
• Experience leading small teams through product development cycles
• Demonstrated creative problem solving across design, development, and production phases
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills

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Compensation & Benefits

Pay ranges (posted by the hiring organization) for roles covered by this posting:

• Associate Hardware Electronics Engineer: $72,700 - $109,100 per year
• Hardware Electronics Engineer: $87,600 - $131,400 per year

Compensation may be influenced by experience, education, position scope, and market conditions. Eligible employees may also receive overtime, shift differential, discretionary/annual bonuses, and may participate in benefits including health insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off.

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Additional Details

• Clearance required at start: Interim U.S. Government Secret clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
• Clearance note: The role requires the ability to obtain Special Access Program access as needed
• Travel: Approximately 10% (as needed)
• Relocation: Relocation assistance may be available
• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: Rolling Meadows, IL (on-site at the client facility)

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Why Join?

• Work on mission-critical systems that support national security
• Access to structured early-career development, technical training, and mentorship
• Collaborative environment that values intellectual curiosity, diverse perspectives, and innovative problem-solving

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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