About Careertakes

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Overview — Confidential Client (Engineering)

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer to join an engineering team supporting aerospace and defense programs. This role is primarily onsite in Fort Wayne, IN and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance. The position focuses on PCB design, schematic capture, lab verification and production release support.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is looking for an early-career electrical engineer who will:

• Perform schematic capture and printed circuit board (PCB) layout using industry-standard ECAD tools.
• Participate in design reviews and execute verification testing to confirm circuit performance meets requirements.
• Test and debug circuits in a lab setting using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Work cross-functionally to select components and integrate designs into assemblies.
• Use analysis tools (MATLAB, Simulink, Python or equivalents) for modeling and signal/thermal analysis.
• Assist in defining layout constraints, reviewing PCB layouts for accuracy, and supporting design-for-manufacturability (DFM) to enable production release.

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related STEM field completed by the 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 and using oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and signal generators.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the need to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance (DoD Secret). Active clearance or the ability to obtain one is required per the role.

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice, PSpice, SIMPLIS, ADS, or equivalents.
• Familiarity with ECAD tools (Siemens Xpedition, DxDesigner, HyperLynx, or similar).
• Experience taking circuit card assemblies from concept through production release.
• Experience defining layout constraints and performing PCB layout reviews.
• Experience using MATLAB, Python, or comparable analysis tools.

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What We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $57,200 — $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels).
• Standard benefits package (dependent on business unit and role): medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability options, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and employee development programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth in engineering, mentorship from experienced technical leaders, and hands-on experience with complex aerospace/defense systems.
• Relocation eligibility (if applicable).

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Additional Details

• Location: Fort Wayne, IN — this is an onsite role (candidates should expect to work primarily on site; certain interview steps may be required in person).
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Security: DoD Secret clearance required. U.S. citizenship is required.
• Application window: hiring timelines may change based on business need.

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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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