About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is building an early-career pipeline of Associate Systems Engineers for its Mission Systems work in Baltimore, MD. This entry-level, full-time role is intended for recent graduates or candidates completing a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field who are interested in systems engineering, mission-focused technology, and working toward U.S. government security clearances.

This posting may be used to identify candidates for current or future openings in the Confidential Client’s Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPS) division.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to system design, integration, and verification activities for mission systems.
• Support cross-functional engineering teams (electrical, mechanical, software, test) to produce technical documentation and test artifacts.
• Assist with requirements analysis, trade studies, and design reviews.
• Execute and document system-level tests and support troubleshooting/defect resolution.
• Participate in peer reviews, status reporting, and continuous learning activities.
• Follow security processes and participate in program-specific training, including work that supports Special Access Program requirements when applicable.

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Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing, or have completed, a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Major in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related STEM field.
• U.S. citizenship (required to obtain U.S. Government security clearance).
• Ability to obtain the necessary U.S. Government security clearances, including final DoD clearance required to start.
• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs within a reasonable timeframe, as determined by the client.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• Current/active DoD security clearance (preferred).
• Internship or co-op experience in systems, electrical, mechanical, or test engineering.
• Strong written/verbal communication and collaborative skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (Bachelor’s): $72,700 – $109,100 per year (USD).
• Confidential Client considers multiple factors (experience, education, skills, market) when making offers.
• Eligible employees may receive benefits such as health insurance, life/disability insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and discretionary/annual bonuses depending on role and level.

(Note: Maryland pay-transparency and employment laws are respected. The listed salary range is provided from the original posting and will be used consistently in the hiring process.)

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Baltimore, MD (onsite / client facilities — this is not a remote role).
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Travel: As required by program needs; details vary by assignment.

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Additional Information

• This posting may be used to build a candidate pool for current and future openings; applying does not guarantee an immediate opening.
• Final offers will be contingent on meeting security, background check, and any program-specific eligibility requirements.
• The estimated application window from the original posting was approximately 20 days; timelines may be adjusted based on business needs.
• Confidential Client and Careertakes comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.