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 (Defense & Aerospace).

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

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Overview

This Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a three-year rotational program for entry-level engineers (EE / ME / SW) designed to build technical depth and leadership capability across product groups in defense and aerospace. Rotations typically last 9–12 months and expose participants to cross-functional engineering, systems work, and business skills. Successful candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

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What You’ll Do

The ELDP prepares early-career engineers to become technical and business leaders through hands-on rotations, mentorship, and formal training.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver engineering solutions for defense and aerospace customers
• Execute technical design, test, and integration tasks under mentor guidance
• Complete two to three 9–12 month rotations across engineering disciplines and product lines
• Participate in weekly technical courses and quarterly leadership development sessions
• Attend annual conferences and network with program peers and senior leaders
• Opportunity to pursue a part-time graduate degree with tuition reimbursement

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Required Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance
• For ELDP I: Bachelor’s degree completed by June 2027
• For ELDP II: Master’s degree by June 2027 OR 2 years of professional experience with a Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated teamwork, leadership potential, and strong written/verbal communication skills
• Active participation in extracurriculars, internships, or project work that shows initiative and collaboration

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or computer science (GPA 3.0+ preferred)
• Relevant majors: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Optical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Applied Math, Physics
• Coursework or project experience in systems engineering, embedded software, electronics, modeling & simulation, or test/verification

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $64,926 – $110,374 (market-based; final offer depends on skills, experience, location, and internal equity)
• Benefits for regular employees scheduled 20+ hours/week typically include:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health savings account (HSA) options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Paid time off, paid holidays, and applicable sick leave
  • Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate study
  • Employee assistance programs, recognition awards, and various discounts

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Locations & Work Arrangement

Potential for full-time onsite or hybrid assignments. Primary hiring location for this posting:

• Manchester, NH (multiple Southern NH / MA locations and other U.S. sites may be possible through the program)

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Why Join

This program is tailored for engineers who want broad technical exposure, leadership training, and a structured path toward increased responsibility. You’ll gain mentorship, rotational experience across engineering functions, and access to formal technical and leadership 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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