About Careertakes

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Role summary

This opportunity is for an entry-level Associate Electrical Engineer or Electrical Engineer located in Roy, UT. You will support system-level electrical design and proposal development for mission-critical defense programs on behalf of a confidential client. The role is full-time (contractor engagement possible), may require up to ~10% travel, and relocation assistance may be available.

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What you’ll do

You will join a technical team supporting Strategic Deterrent Systems. Typical responsibilities include:

• Review customer requests (RFPs/RFQs) and identify technical requirements and risks
• Support development of preliminary designs, system concepts, and high-level architectures
• Prepare technical proposal content, including system descriptions, design summaries, block diagrams, and compliance matrices
• Create simple drawings and figures to communicate design intent
• Perform design analysis and support technical reviews
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineers to refine requirements and designs

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What we’re looking for (required)

To be considered, candidates must meet ALL of the following:

• Completing or recently completed degree (Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD) from an accredited institution
• Major in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or Computer Science
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (required for position)
• Ability to obtain Special Access Program access within a reasonable period, if needed

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Preferred qualifications

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher
• Current intern experience with the confidential client or equivalent relevant internship
• Strong written communication skills for proposal authoring
• Familiarity with system block diagrams and basic circuit/system-level analysis

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Compensation & work type

• Employment type: Full time (Contractor engagement possible)
• Travel: Approximately 10% of the time
• Relocation assistance: May be available
• Salary ranges (provided by the confidential client):
  • Associate Electrical Engineer: $65,800 to $98,800 per year
  • Electrical Engineer: $79,300 to $118,900 per year

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Additional notes

• This role will be filled by the confidential client; Careertakes is supporting the recruitment process.
• U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite due to clearance requirements.
• The application period may be limited; timelines can change based on business needs.

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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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