Entry-Level Design Engineer/Analyst
The Entry-Level Design Engineer/Analyst at Confidential Client supports the Air & Missile Defense Business Unit by performing system and software analysis, verification, and validation to ensure compliance with design specifications. This role involves developing analysis tools, reviewing technical documentation, collaborating with internal and external teams, and managing defect tracking to enhance system performance in a defense industry environment.
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Role overview
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is looking for an Entry-Level Design Engineer/Analyst to join an IT-focused team supporting Air & Missile Defense programs in Huntsville, AL. This full-time, early-career position works on verification & validation (V&V), system performance analysis, tooling and visualization, and defect management across the software development lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and review technical plans, test reports, and design documents to verify systems and software meet requirements and design specifications.
- Review system, design, and test documentation and assess test outputs for completeness and correctness.
- Perform verification & validation (V&V) analyses and provide technical expertise on data produced during V&V.
- Build post-processing analysis tools and visualizations to evaluate system performance and support decision-making.
- Conduct detailed performance analyses, produce actionable findings, and recommend architectural or algorithmic improvements.
- Remediate V&V results and track resolution of defects and anomalies (root-cause analysis, JIRA tickets).
- Maintain structured repositories and configuration (GIT, SharePoint) and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
Required qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline — or equivalent experience.
- 0–5 years of relevant experience.
- Ability to evaluate software products through all phases of the development lifecycle (specification, design verification, coding, testing, validation).
- Comfortable configuring hardware and operating environments needed for analysis.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Linux.
- Experience using structured repositories (GIT, SharePoint) and good organizational practices.
- Able to learn and adapt to customer environments and processes.
- Knowledgeable about requirements and data used for analysis.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret clearance.
Desired qualifications
- Experience reviewing requirements, design, and CDRL documents such as SRS and SDD.
- Strong programming skills in one or more of: C, C++, Java, Python, MATLAB, HTML.
- Familiarity with SDLC methodologies (Waterfall and Agile), and validation & verification testing.
- Experience with requirements traceability and management.
- Knowledge of military and software development standards and best practices.
- Experience with automated testing environments, frameworks, and test automation scripting.
Schedule, location & travel
- Schedule: M–F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Work location: Customer-site in Huntsville, AL.
- Travel: Yes, up to 10%.
- Relocation assistance: None for this role.
Compensation & benefits
- Estimated annual compensation shown on the source: $113,172 (estimated).
- Benefits include ESOP participation, 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, FSA/HSA options, EAP, education assistance, paid time off, and holidays.
What to expect in the hiring process
Careertakes supports the recruitment for this role; the confidential client makes final hiring decisions. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check and clearance eligibility. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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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