Electrical Engineer I
The Electrical Engineer I at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit testing, and debugging within aerospace and defense projects. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance requirements and supports production release activities, leveraging tools like MATLAB and ECAD software. This position requires an active DoD Secret security clearance and offers an opportunity to contribute to advanced aerospace technologies in an onsite environment.
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Position Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer I in Fort Wayne, IN. This onsite, full-time role supports printed circuit board (PCB) design, schematic capture, lab test and debug, and manufacturing release activities. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance (or the ability to maintain one).
What You’ll Do
- Perform schematic capture and PCB layout using industry-standard ECAD tools.
- Participate in design reviews and verification testing to confirm circuit performance meets requirements.
- Test and debug analog and digital circuits in a lab environment using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
- Work with cross-functional teams to select components and integrate designs into assemblies.
- Use MATLAB, Simulink or similar tools for analysis and modeling; assist in defining layout constraints and reviewing PCB layouts for accuracy.
- Support design-for-manufacturability and production release of circuit card assemblies.
Qualifications — Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field completed by start date.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
- Foundational knowledge of analog and digital circuit design (demonstrated via coursework, labs, or projects).
- Hands-on lab experience testing and debugging circuits; experience with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret).
Qualifications — Preferred
- Experience with circuit simulation tools (LTspice, PSpice, SIMPLIS, ADS, or equivalent).
- Experience taking circuit card assemblies from concept through production release.
- Experience with ECAD tools such as Siemens Xpedition, DxDesigner, HyperLynx, or equivalents.
- Experience defining layout constraints and reviewing PCB layouts.
- Experience using MATLAB, Python, or similar analysis tools.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 per year (good-faith estimate for all experience levels).
- Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and other business-unit-dependent benefits.
- Relocation eligibility may be available.
Location & Clearance
- Location: Fort Wayne, IN — primarily onsite at the production facility.
- Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required after day 1 (or ability to maintain one). U.S. citizenship is required.
Why Join Confidential Client
Join a leading organization in the engineering sector working on aerospace and defense systems. You’ll learn from experienced engineers, work on complex hardware designs, and help move circuit card assemblies from concept to production while building valuable skills in PCB design, test, and verification.
Notes & Legal
This posting is provided by Careertakes on behalf of a Confidential Client. Employment decisions are made by the client. Careertakes and the client comply with all applicable U.S. federal, state, and local hiring laws. Applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person.
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