About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer (Electrical Engineer 1) to work onsite in Rockford, IL. This is a full-time contract opportunity that may be eligible for relocation. You will work on production hardware, troubleshoot field and production issues, support test equipment, and contribute to design updates and cost-reduction efforts in an Aerospace & Defense environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical hardware issues for field returns, zero-hour returns, and production yield problems.
• Analyze alternate parts and prepare justification memos to manage obsolescence and part-shortage impacts.
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, component datasheets, and product manuals to support investigations.
• Assist with schematic updates and participate in design reviews following department standards.
• Perform basic design analyses per internal requirements and customer specifications.
• Act as a cognizant engineer for product test-equipment efforts and help debug production test setups as needed.
• Support redesign activities focused on cost reduction, part obsolescence, shortages, and product improvement.

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What You’ll Learn

• Apply electrical engineering fundamentals to real-world aerospace hardware challenges.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of complex circuits and components in a production environment.
• Schematic design best practices, design analysis, and test requirements development.
• Cross-functional collaboration with quality, operations, supply chain, test engineering, and program engineering.
• Use of engineering tools such as Cadence schematic capture and circuit simulation software.

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Qualifications — You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) completed prior to start.
• U.S. Person status (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or asylee/refugee) as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.
• Basic knowledge of electrical components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors, integrated circuits).
• Understanding of circuit theory and system design principles.

Experience may be gained through coursework, projects, research, internships, or on-the-job experience.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to embedded systems, microcontrollers, or firmware troubleshooting.
• Experience with schematic-capture or simulation tools (Cadence, LTspice, or similar).
• Hands-on project, internship, or co-op experience with electrical hardware.
• Familiarity using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, and other electrical test equipment.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate across experience levels).
• Competitive benefits package may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer match and additional employer contribution; tuition reimbursement; student loan repayment; paid time off; parental leave; life and disability coverage; wellness and virtual care programs; and more. Specific benefits depend on business unit and employment agreement.

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Work Location & Eligibility

• Work location: Onsite in Rockford, IL (Rockford, Illinois).
• This role requires U.S. Person status for export-control and program eligibility reasons.
• Candidates should be willing to work on-site and may be asked to attend specific interview steps in person.

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Keywords & Search Terms (for candidate visibility)

• Electrical Engineer Rockford IL
• Entry-level electrical engineer aerospace
• Electrical troubleshooting production test equipment
• Schematic capture Cadence Rockford
• Obsolescence management electrical hardware

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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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