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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Circuit Design Engineer Associate to join an engineering team focused on circuit card assembly (CCA) design, bring-up, and test. This full-time role is based in Cedar Hill, TX and is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career electrical engineers to gain hands-on experience in circuit design and laboratory testing. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and eligible to obtain a Department of Defense security clearance.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in developing and reviewing circuit card schematics, interface definitions, and related design documentation.
• Support circuit simulation and analysis using tools such as Cadence PSpice, LTspice, or equivalents.
• Learn and apply schematic capture tools (e.g., Siemens Xpedition Enterprise) for CCA design entry.
• Participate in circuit card bring-up, integration, and laboratory testing; collect and analyze performance data.
• Work cross-functionally with systems engineering, software, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure design integration.
• Support trade studies, design reviews, and the Design Assurance process.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation including requirements packages, test procedures, and design reports.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or a closely related STEM field from an accredited institution.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in circuit design, electronics, and digital logic.
• Basic understanding of electronic components, schematic diagrams, and CCA concepts.
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (PSpice, LTspice) or schematic-capture environments.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain a DoD security clearance.

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Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to translate theory into practical circuit solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication; experience collaborating on cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with PCB layout concepts and design-for-manufacturability principles.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar analysis tools.
• Hands-on experience from academic projects, internships, or labs involving electronic circuit design.
• Familiarity with military standards/specifications (e.g., MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of FPGA concepts and hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL) helpful.
• Familiarity with PLM/PDM tools (e.g., Windchill) and electronic test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, logic analyzer).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $67,000 - $124,400 (USD) — listed on the requisition.
• Benefits may include: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules (where applicable), education assistance, life & disability insurance, and potential short/long-term incentive programs.
• Actual offer will consider experience, skillset, and market factors.

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Security & Eligibility

• This role may require a government security investigation and access to classified information; candidates must meet eligibility requirements for clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

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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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