About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Associate H/W Electronics Engineers (and H/W Electronics Engineers) to join a Naval & Oceanic Systems engineering team based in Annapolis, MD. This role provides hands-on experience designing, prototyping, testing, and fielding subsea electronics for systems such as uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), sonar receivers, and other maritime sensors and payloads. Remote/telecommute options may apply depending on assignment; some on-site work and travel (≈10%) are expected.

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What you’ll do

• Develop and troubleshoot electrical designs using engineering tools (MatLab, LTSpice, MS Office).
• Evaluate and qualify components for use in designs and curate component libraries.
• Implement circuit designs in electrical CAD tools (e.g., Siemens Xpedition, Capital Logic) and support PCB layout and engineering drawing deliverables.
• Use electrical test equipment including DC power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, network and spectrum analyzers.
• Participate in design, prototyping, manufacturing support, testing, and fielding activities.
• Gain exposure to subsea electronics, sonar receivers, sensor integration, navigation, and communications technologies.

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Qualifications

Basic qualifications (Associate H/W Electronics Engineer)

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or near completion) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance and program special access.

Basic qualifications (H/W Electronics Engineer)

• Master’s degree (completed or near completion) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance and program special access.

Preferred

• Cumulative GPA ≥ 3.0/4.0.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret clearance (preferred but not required).
• Familiarity with Siemens Xpedition/Capital Logic, LTSpice, MatLab, and standard electrical test equipment.

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Compensation & benefits

• Pay range (Associate H/W Electronics Engineer): $72,700 — $109,100 per year.
• Pay range (H/W Electronics Engineer): $87,600 — $131,400 per year.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
• Benefits may include health insurance, life/disability coverage, retirement/savings plans, paid holidays, and paid time off; eligibility and specifics depend on role and location.

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Work location & travel

• Primary location: Annapolis, MD (telecommute/remote options may be available based on assignment).
• Travel: approximately 10% (varies by project).

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Additional information

• This is an equal opportunity role. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance is required for this position; therefore U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.
• The application period may be limited by business needs; please apply promptly if interested.

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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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