About Careertakes

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

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Position summary

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an Associate Systems Engineer in Woodland Hills, CA to support an enterprise-wide digital transformation using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), DevSecOps, and Agile practices. This early-career role is a hands-on systems position supporting design, integration, verification, and lifecycle analysis of complex hardware/software systems.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform technical planning, system integration, verification & validation, cost and risk, and supportability/effectiveness analyses across total systems.
• Analyze system behavior across lifecycle phases: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Translate customer and product requirements into total systems solutions while balancing technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition to produce clear hardware and software specifications.
• Contribute to MBSE activities and documentation, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) plus 2+ years of relevant experience — OR Master’s degree in STEM with 0+ years of experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required to obtain and maintain security clearance.
• Ability to document and manage system requirements (experience with DOORS or equivalent preferred).
• Demonstrated team leadership and clear written/verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in team-oriented, Agile/DevSecOps environments.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with programs or projects in production phase.
• Experience developing products for space or ruggedized environments.
• Requirement development and management using MBSE tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with inertial measurement sensors and systems.
• Data analysis skills using MATLAB or similar tools.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $76,200 - $114,400 per year (range provided by the client).
• Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differentials, discretionary bonuses, and other incentives where applicable.
• Benefits typically include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement/savings plan, paid time off, and company holidays. Specific benefits depend on position and hire location.

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Clearance, Location & Travel

• Location: Woodland Hills, CA (onsite expectations per role).
• Clearance: Secret (clearance required/maintained for certain tasks); U.S. Citizenship required.
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel may be required.
• Relocation assistance: May be available for qualified candidates.

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Why Join

• Join a confidential IT client focused on mission-critical systems and enterprise modernization.
• Early-career growth: exposure to MBSE, DevSecOps, automated toolchains, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Work on challenging, high-impact systems with opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.

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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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