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, IT.

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

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About the Role

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is seeking an Associate Systems Engineer to join an IT-focused engineering team in Los Angeles, CA. This early-career engineering role contributes to model-based engineering, DevSecOps, and systems integration efforts that support mission-critical defense and aerospace systems. The position requires strong systems-thinking, requirements work, and hands-on collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, and supportability analyses across the system lifecycle.
• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, and requirements allocation to translate customer needs into hardware and software specifications.
• Analyze system performance at concept, design, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal phases.
• Convert customer or product requirements into coherent system solutions while managing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement MBSE (model-based systems engineering), DevSecOps practices, and automation to improve delivery.
• Communicate technical findings clearly to team members, customers, and suppliers.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) with 2+ years of relevant experience — OR — Master’s degree in STEM with 0+ years relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizenship is required in order to obtain and maintain government security clearance.
• Ability to document and manage system requirements in DOORS or equivalent requirements tools.
• Demonstrated team leadership and strong verbal/written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel (approximately 10% travel expected).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with programs or projects in production phase.
• Experience developing products for space or high-reliability environments.
• Requirement development and management experience using MBSE tools/practices.
• Knowledge of inertial measurement sensors and related systems.
• Data analysis skills using Matlab.
• Experience with DevSecOps and automation practices.

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Location & Clearance

• Work location: Los Angeles, CA (on-site / hybrid expectations defined by the client).
• Clearance: U.S. Citizenship is required; the role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (base): $76,200 - $114,400 per year (range provided by the client).
• Confidential Client offers benefits that may include health insurance, retirement/savings plans, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. Actual benefits and eligibility will be communicated by the hiring organization.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiter to present this opportunity and helps match candidates to similar roles.
• If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client (the hiring organization).
• We follow fair, consistent screening practices and can share additional matched roles on the Careertakes platform.

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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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