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, Aerospace / Defense / Aviation.

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

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Contract & Compensation

This is a contract opportunity (approximately 5 months with potential extension) supporting aerospace/defense test and integration efforts in Chandler, AZ.

• Pay rate: $42 - $45 / hour (hourly)
• Shift: Day shift
• Employment type: Contract

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What You’ll Do

You will contribute to design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test equipment and control systems for aerospace/defense programs.

• Support design, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of electronic test systems and control systems
• Troubleshoot electrical and electro-mechanical assemblies — resolve hardware and software issues
• Interpret, update, and redline electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation
• Support system integration, verification, and validation testing activities
• Configure and maintain instrumentation, data acquisition hardware, sensors, controls, and communication interfaces
• Develop, modify, or maintain software tools for test automation, data acquisition, and system control
• Maintain configuration control of software, test procedures, and engineering documentation
• Analyze test data, document results, and recommend improvements
• Work with test platforms and interfaces such as cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS-422, CAN, AC/DC power supplies, relays, and sensors
• Use standard test & measurement equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ systems)

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Qualifications

Required

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or other protected individual) as defined under ITAR
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 0–2 years relevant experience (including internships, co-ops, lab or test engineering roles)
• Ability to read, interpret, and update electrical schematics
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to commute to the job site or relocate as needed

Preferred

• Experience with cRIO, PXI, PLC systems, AIO/DIO, GPIB, RS-422, CAN
• Familiarity with test and measurement equipment (digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, DAQ)
• Exposure to NI LabVIEW, VeriStand, MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Ladder Logic, or Arduino
• Prior experience in aerospace, defense, or related regulated environments

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Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
• Bonus potential and priority access via Tier 1 suppliers
• Access to thousands of contract opportunities across the U.S. through our client’s staffing network

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Eligibility & Hiring Notes

• This role requires U.S. Person status to comply with ITAR. Candidates who do not meet that requirement will not be eligible.
• The client is committed to safe, lawful hiring practices. Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process; please notify Careertakes if you need assistance.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.