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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What You'll Do

• Design, analyze, simulate and test Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs) for avionics computers (processors, FPGAs, memory, and high‑speed interfaces).
• Perform schematic capture for mixed‑signal digital/analog electrical circuit designs.
• Operate lab equipment to execute integration and verification testing on hardware designs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Software, Mechanical, Environmental Effects, and Manufacturing/Operations to meet product requirements.
• Consider testability, signal/power integrity, and thermal management during board and system design.
• Support hardware bring‑up, troubleshooting, and documentation for integration activities.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field obtained prior to start.
• Familiarity with electronic circuit development and multi‑assembly system or unit design (experience may come from on‑the‑job work, coursework, research, or projects).
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret). Note: an active/existing clearance may be required per the client’s needs.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience taking designs from block diagrams or requirements through to hardware implementation, verification, and system integration.
• Hands‑on experience with schematic capture and PCB design processes.
• Familiarity with signal integrity, power integrity, and analog simulation tools.
• Basic exposure to high‑speed digital interfaces and FPGA/processor based designs.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to manage assigned tasks independently.

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Location & Clearance

• Onsite — Cedar Rapids, IA (work primarily performed at client facilities).
• This role requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance. Some steps of the interview process may be required in person at a client location.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (good‑faith estimate): $57,200 — $108,800 USD per year. Final offers consider role level, experience, location, education, and skills.
• Benefit highlights (may vary by business unit): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and access to training/education programs. Additional incentive programs may apply for eligible roles.

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About Our Client

Confidential Client is a global leader in engineering for aerospace and defense, delivering advanced avionics and systems. You’ll join cross‑disciplinary teams solving complex problems and contributing to industry‑leading products.

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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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