About Careertakes

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client seeks an Onsite Electrical Engineer I to support production test and validation of complex electronic systems for defense and communications products in Forest, MS. This is a full-time, onsite role that requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.

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What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain test procedures for electronic units, modules, and systems.
• Perform root cause analysis and resolve test failures in hardware and test environments.
• Maintain Special Test Equipment (STE); identify and recommend replacement due to obsolescence.
• Train technicians and entry-level test engineers on test procedures and troubleshooting.
• Create clear, concise, and visually engaging technical presentations and documentation.
• Support production test activities and collaborate with manufacturing engineering teams.
• Travel occasionally as required.

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or another STEM field completed by start date.
• Hands-on lab experience with standard EE equipment (vector network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal sources).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and presentation.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance prior to or at start date.
• Practical experience may come from coursework, projects, research, or on-the-job training.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree emphasis in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering Technology, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience diagnosing and isolating issues with test equipment and production hardware.
• Familiarity interpreting product specifications and requirements.
• Experience with optical fiber communications, modern automated test systems, Linux, and RF lab equipment.
• Experience analyzing test data to determine conformance to specifications.

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Work location & type

• Location: Forest, MS (onsite)
• Employment type: Full-time, onsite (production/manufacturing-focused role)

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Security & eligibility

• This role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Candidates may be required to attend select interview steps in-person at our client’s facilities.

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $51,500 — $97,900 per year. Final offers reflect role, experience, location, and skills.
• Potential benefits (dependent on business unit): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and eligibility for incentive programs.

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Why this role matters

You’ll join a team delivering test and validation solutions for defense electronics — work that directly supports mission-critical systems. The role offers hands-on lab work, technical training opportunities, and the chance to grow within manufacturing and test engineering.

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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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