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Display Electrical Engineer 1 – Cedar Rapids, IA

Confidential Client•Aerospace & Defense
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$151,711
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
A Day Ago

The Display Electrical Engineer 1 at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on designing, testing, and qualifying electrical hardware for aerospace and defense display products. The engineer will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative display technologies for commercial and military applications, support legacy hardware, and contribute to technical documentation and testing efforts. This onsite position offers mentorship opportunities and hands-on problem-solving in a dynamic engineering environment.

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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 (Aerospace & Defense).

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


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level electrical engineering role on a Displays engineering team supporting aerospace and defense products. You will work on hardware design, testing, integration, and documentation for display systems used in aircraft and ground vehicles.

  • Design, test, analyze, integrate, qualify, and document new electrical hardware for display subsystems
  • Develop, test, and document changes to existing hardware designs
  • Support in-production and fielded hardware issues and troubleshooting for legacy products
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical, systems, and firmware teams to ensure cross-discipline compatibility
  • Participate in cross-functional integration, pre-qualification, and environmental qualification activities
  • Support the generation and release of complex technical documentation and drawings
  • Lead small tasks or project activities with mentorship from senior display engineers

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field completed by the start date
  • Hands-on experience with one or more: digital electronics, mixed-signal circuits, circuit design/analysis, electrical components, digital signal processing, or PCB design
  • Experience using electronic test and measurement equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, digital multimeters, signal generators) for circuit characterization, debugging, and validation
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with PCB/CAD layout tools (for example, Siemens Expedition or equivalent)
  • Familiarity with electrical hardware documentation and drawing standards
  • Background in display technologies (image processing, LCD drivers, graphics engines, touchscreens)
  • Prior internship, co-op, or work experience within aerospace/defense electronics or displays engineering

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: 57,200 USD - 108,800 USD (good-faith estimate across experience levels)
  • Eligible hired applicants may receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and potential short- and long-term incentive programs (benefits vary by business unit and role)
  • Relocation eligibility may apply

Additional Information & Requirements

  • Role type: Onsite (employees will primarily work on-site at the client location)
  • U.S. Person requirement: This position requires a U.S. Person as defined by applicable federal regulations (e.g., lawful permanent resident, U.S. citizen, certain protected individuals). Candidates who meet this requirement may be eligible to apply.
  • Security clearance: None required at application
  • This posting is for a U.S.-based role. If you reside in a U.S. territory, applicable pay structure and benefits will apply.
  • The application window may close earlier or be extended depending on business need and candidate flow.

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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