About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Engineer I role supports engineering staff in analyzing, investigating, and resolving routine engineering problems of limited scope for a Confidential Client. Typical responsibilities include:

• Applies basic technical knowledge to analyze, investigate, and resolve assigned routine engineering problems.
• Performs functional testing of equipment and systems using standard engineering and scientific principles.
• Obtains, processes, and analyzes test data; documents findings and implemented solutions.
• Develops clear technical documentation and communicates results to project engineering staff; may present findings internally.
• May provide direction to design staff or technicians on specific tasks.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information and follows safety and regulatory procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and theory.
• Demonstrated ability to apply standard engineering techniques, use required diagnostics/tools, and follow established procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear documentation and present to small internal audiences.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively; may work extended hours as required.
• Entry-level experience (0–2 years). EIT (Engineer in Training) certificate is desirable.
• U.S. Citizenship required for this position.

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Compensation & Location

• Location: San Diego, CA (role listed as remote/telecommute with possible onsite activities in San Diego, CA).
• Employment type: Full-Time
• Salary range (California pay transparency): $62,510 — $105,628 per year.
• Travel: 0% – 25%
• Relocation assistance: Yes (per source)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Hands-on experience with functional testing or test data analysis.
• Familiarity with embedded systems or related engineering tools (if applicable to the assignment).
• Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly in a changing environment.

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Why Apply (Benefits & Culture)

• Opportunity to join a technical engineering team and contribute to meaningful projects.
• Professional growth and mentorship in a hands-on engineering environment.
• Confidential Client is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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Additional Hiring Information

Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application process.

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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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