Electrical Engineer I (Onsite) with Security Clearance
The Electrical Engineer I at Confidential Client is responsible for developing and maintaining test procedures, performing root cause analysis on test failures, and maintaining special test equipment for military radar and communication systems. This onsite role requires training technicians and entry-level engineers, analyzing technical data, and supporting production testing in a secure environment requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.
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Role overview
This is an onsite Electrical Engineer I role supporting production and test of complex electronic systems for a confidential client. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required. The role is based in Forest, MS and is full-time.
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Forest, MS (onsite)
- Security clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government clearance (Secret preferred/required)
- Salary range: $51,500 - $97,900 USD per year (good-faith estimate for all experience levels)
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain test procedures for production and validation of electronic units and modules.
- Perform root-cause analysis and resolve test failures in hardware and test environments.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and recommend replacement for Special Test Equipment (STE) and other lab/test assets.
- Train technicians on test procedures and create clear troubleshooting documentation.
- Transform complex technical data into concise, visually clear presentations.
- Mentor and train entry-level Test Engineers on test processes and best practices.
- Occasional travel as required to support production/test activities.
Qualifications — You must have
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related STEM degree completed by start date.
- Hands-on experience in a lab environment using standard EE lab equipment (examples: Vector Network Analyzer, Power Meter, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal sources).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
- Experience may be gained through coursework, projects, research, or on-the-job activities.
Qualifications — We prefer
- Degrees in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience diagnosing and isolating issues with test equipment and production hardware.
- Familiarity with optical fiber in communications systems.
- Experience with modern automated test systems and analyzing technical/test data.
- Lab experience with RF network analyzers and spectrum analyzers.
- Experience with Linux-based tools and workflows.
Compensation & benefits
- Salary range: $51,500 – $97,900 USD per year (provided as a good-faith estimate). Actual pay will depend on role, experience, location, skills, and other factors.
- Potential benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid time off, parental leave, and other benefits dependent on business unit.
Workplace & legal notes
- This role is onsite and primarily performed at the Forest, MS facility. Applicants must be able to attend in-person interview steps if requested.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to security clearance eligibility. This is a bona fide occupational requirement for this position.
- The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics consistent with applicable law.
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.
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