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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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Electrical Design Engineer I to support the design, development, and documentation of aerospace electronic products. In this role you will learn established engineering processes while contributing to new product development and sustaining engineering efforts under the guidance of more experienced engineers.

• Assist in the design and development of electronic components, PCB assemblies, and electro-mechanical systems for aerospace applications.
• Support PCB layout activities under supervision using approved CAD/PCB tools.
• Review and interpret customer specifications and help prepare basic engineering documentation.
• Perform preliminary engineering calculations, component selection, and simple analyses.
• Support testing, troubleshooting, and verification of electrical assemblies for performance and compliance.
• Assist in creating work instructions, procedures, and engineering change documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and learn Lean Product Development practices.
• Collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure manufacturability and compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and waste reduction.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience (0–5 years experience acceptable; internships/co‑ops count).
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and PCB design fundamentals.
• Exposure to CAD/PCB tools such as Altium Designer or AutoCAD (coursework or hands-on experience acceptable).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for learning aerospace standards, Lean Product Development, and design best practices.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $82,000–$91,000 per year.
• Eligible for bonus, 401(k) matching, paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, and health & wellness benefits.
• This role is full-time; typical schedule: Mon–Fri, First Shift.

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Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Requires close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Work performed in an air-conditioned environment with consistently low noise levels.

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Additional Details & Compliance

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the Confidential Client is unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.
• The Confidential Client follows a Drug Free Workplace and Substance Abuse Policy; employment offers may be contingent on a drug screen. Safety-sensitive roles may be subject to random testing.
• This job description describes the principal functions of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties that may be required.

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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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