About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Test & Validation Engineer (Electrical Engineer I) to support production and testing of complex electronic systems, units and modules (military radar and communications products). This is an onsite role in Forest, MS that requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

• Develop and maintain test procedures for electronic assemblies and modules.
• Perform root-cause analysis and resolve test failures in hardware and test environments.
• Maintain, calibrate, and recommend replacements for Special Test Equipment (STE) subject to obsolescence.
• Train technicians on test procedures and create clear troubleshooting documentation.
• Transform complex technical data into concise, visually engaging slides and reports.
• Mentor and train entry-level Test Engineers on test processes and production best practices.
• Travel occasionally as required to support operations.

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Qualifications

You must have:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related STEM field completed by start date.
• Hands-on lab experience with common EE test equipment (vector network analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, DMMs, signal sources).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for these clearances.
• Experience may be gained through work, research, coursework, or projects.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Degree focus 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 technical requirements.
• Background with optical fiber communications systems.
• Experience with automated test systems for electronics and analysis of technical/test data.
• Lab experience with RF network and spectrum analyzers.
• Linux experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $51,500 — $97,900 USD per year (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels).
• Employees may be eligible for benefits, which can include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and other programs. Specific benefits vary by business unit and employment agreement.
• Opportunities for training, career growth, and incentive compensation may be available depending on role and performance.

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Location & Work Type

• Location: Forest, MS
• Work type: Onsite (employees will work primarily onsite to support production and test operations).
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Some interview steps may be required in-person.

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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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