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.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer (Digital Hardware Design) — Electrical Engineer 1 (RCP Hardware) — to join their onsite engineering team in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role focuses on digital circuit/card assembly design and lab integration for avionics computer systems. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance are required.

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What You’ll Do

• Design, analyze, simulate, and test Circuit Card Assemblies (processors, FPGAs, memory, and high-speed interfaces) for avionics computers.
• Perform schematic capture for mixed-signal digital/analog designs.
• Operate lab equipment and conduct integration and verification testing of hardware designs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, and Manufacturing teams to meet product requirements.
• Apply basic thermal management, testability, and high-speed digital design practices.

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Qualifications — You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM degree completed prior to start.
• Familiarity with electronic circuit development and multi-assembly/system-level design.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance (DoD Secret). An active/existing clearance is required by day 1 for some positions.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience taking concepts from block diagrams or requirements into complete hardware designs, including verification and integration.
• Familiarity with schematic-capture tools and the PCB design process.
• Experience with signal integrity, power integrity, and analog simulation tools.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to manage assigned tasks independently.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate covering experience levels).
• Eligibility for relocation (where applicable).
• Potential benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and other programs depending on business unit and coverage.
• Work on aerospace & defense products with a values-driven team focused on trust, respect, accountability, collaboration, and innovation.

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Location & Work Type

• Worksite: Cedar Rapids, IA (onsite role). Employees in onsite roles work primarily at the facility to support product development and production.
• Note: Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person at a company location regardless of role type.

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Legal & Hiring Notes

• Applicants must be able to meet security clearance requirements; U.S. citizenship is necessary for eligibility.
• The salary range above is the employer-provided good-faith estimate. Final offers will consider role, experience, location, and skills.

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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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