Engineering Leadership Development (ELDP), AMS Defense with Security Clearance
The Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) at Confidential Client is a three-year rotational program designed to develop entry-level engineers into future leaders through diverse technical assignments, mentorship, and leadership training. Participants gain experience across multiple engineering disciplines, enhance their technical and business skills, and have opportunities for graduate education while contributing to advanced defense and aerospace technologies in a flexible hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring for an Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) — a structured, three-year rotational program that develops entry-level engineers into technical and people leaders. You will participate in multiple 9–12 month rotations across engineering functions, product groups, and business areas while receiving mentorship, technical training, and leadership development.
Key responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and product teams to design and deliver solutions for defense and aerospace customers
- Execute technically challenging assignments with guidance from experienced engineers and mentors
- Complete two to three 9–12 month rotations to gain hands-on experience across disciplines (hardware, software, systems engineering, test, integration, etc.)
- Attend weekly technical courses led by subject-matter experts and participate in quarterly leadership trainings
- Pursue a part-time graduate degree (optional) with tuition reimbursement support
- Build relationships across the ELDP cohort and with senior leadership through conferences and program events
Who We’re Looking For
This role is open to early-career engineers and those with a small amount of professional experience. Candidates typically have degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
Required
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance
- For ELDP I: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science by June 2027
- For ELDP II: Master’s degree in one of the fields above by June 2027 OR 2+ years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership potential, and strong oral and written communication skills
- Active participation in extracurricular projects, clubs, internships, research, or relevant hands-on experience
- Dependable work ethic and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams
Preferred
- Bachelor’s GPA ≥ 3.0 is strongly recommended
- Academic or project experience in signals, embedded systems, algorithms, software development, or related engineering disciplines
Location & Work Format
Primary posting location: Manchester, New Hampshire (NH). The ELDP includes rotations that may be onsite or hybrid depending on the assignment and business needs. Potential locations for assignments include Southern NH and MA sites, plus other U.S. locations such as Wayne, NJ; Greenlawn, NY; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX; Manassas, VA; Cedar Rapids, IA; and Huntsville, AL.
Compensation & Benefits
Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 — $110,374 per year (range reflects market structures; final offer considers candidate qualifications, location, and internal equity).
Benefits for regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours/week typically include:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts and flexible spending options
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Disability and life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and applicable state sick leave
- Parental, military, and bereavement leave where applicable
- Employee assistance program, recognition programs, and workplace discounts
About the Client
Confidential Client is a defense, aerospace, and security engineering employer delivering advanced electronics, systems, and solutions across air, land, sea, and space domains. The organization operates with a values-driven culture focused on technical excellence, collaboration, and mission impact.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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