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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join the Test Engineering team supporting Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) avionics at a secure test and assembly facility near Saint Marys, GA. You will work under senior engineers on test equipment and avionics verification for strategic defense systems.

• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot electronics test systems and Special Test Equipment (STE)
• Execute failure analysis and root-cause corrective actions; participate in Failure Review Boards (FRBs)
• Analyze test results, diagnose electrical system failures, and recommend corrective actions
• Assist in qualification, verification, and acceptance testing of avionics packages
• Help develop and sustain automated test hardware configurations and write/update test procedures
• Prepare technical reports and presentations; communicate findings to engineering peers
• May require periodic or unscheduled overtime depending on program needs and equipment availability

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field OR equivalent technical experience/combined education
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting electronics test systems
• Interim Secret clearance required prior to start; must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen (no dual-citizenship)
• Ability to work within a team environment and follow direction from senior engineers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail

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Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience documenting and troubleshooting automated test failures/anomalies and implementing corrective actions
• Experience developing or sustaining automated test-system hardware configuration
• Familiarity with environmental test equipment (temperature chambers, shock & vibration systems, amplifiers, water cooling, pressure chambers)
• Experience writing test procedures and preparing technical presentations
• Knowledge of hardware communication interfaces such as MXI, PXI, VXI, GPIB, TCP/IP
• Understanding of analog and digital circuit fundamentals; ability to read electrical interconnect and schematic diagrams
• Familiarity with National Instruments hardware or other data-capture hardware
• Experience with software languages such as C is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time salary range: $58,200 - $108,200 per year (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work arrangements (where applicable), education assistance, life and disability insurance, and potential short-/long-term incentive programs

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Location & Security Clearance

• Location: Saint Marys, GA (near Strategic Weapons Facility Atlantic / Kings Bay area)
• This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a government security clearance
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Note: The role may require periodic or unscheduled overtime and nonstandard workweeks based on program and equipment requirements

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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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