About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Electrical Engineering role focused on RF & microwave components in a hands-on, manufacturing-connected environment. Responsibilities include:

• Design passive RF and microwave components such as directional couplers, combiners, high-power RF components, and wideband microwave devices
• Develop RF circuit layouts and PCB designs, and support product development from concept through production release
• Perform electromagnetic (EM) simulations to design, validate, and optimize RF structures
• Build, evaluate and iterate on PCB prototypes
• Test RF and microwave circuits using network analyzers and other RF test equipment; collect and document test data
• Troubleshoot circuit and design performance issues and implement engineering changes
• Collaborate with manufacturing/fabrication teams to ensure successful builds and transitions to production
• Participate in customer and cross-functional technical discussions; translate customer requirements into practical engineering solutions

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required
• Coursework or project experience in RF circuits, microwave components, and electromagnetic theory
• Practical experience or coursework in PCB layout and basic electrical circuitry
• Ability to build and test prototypes and familiarity with RF test equipment (especially network analyzers)
• Knowledge of EM simulation tools or willingness to learn
• Strong analytical/problem-solving skills and clear written/verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and work in both engineering and manufacturing settings
• GPA 3.4+ preferred (for new graduates)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microwave Office or similar EM simulation software
• AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Inventor exposure
• Internship, co-op, research, or project experience involving RF/microwave design
• Experience or exposure to manufacturing/product development environments

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $28.85 - $31.25 / hour (visible and required for New York posting compliance)
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with eligibility-based benefits that may include:
  • Medical, dental & vision
  • 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth contribution options
  • Voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits; Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid holidays and accrued New York State sick time
• Benefits eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment

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Workplace & Schedule

• Workplace type: Fully onsite
• Location: Patterson, NY (12563)
• Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Environment: Manufacturing-based engineering group; mid-sized team (~8 engineers); business casual; highly collaborative and hands-on; direct interaction with production teams and customers

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Job Type & Important Dates

• Employment type: FULL_TIME (Contract to Hire)
• Application deadline (anticipated): Aug 24, 2026
• Start: As scheduled between candidate and confidential client

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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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