About Careertakes

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Role & Responsibilities

Confidential Client is seeking an Entry‑Level Electrical Engineer to join an engineering team in Merrimack, NH. This role supports design, test, and sustainment of electronic systems used in defense and aerospace applications.

• Support technical trade studies, evaluate technology insertion and upgrades
• Perform laboratory integration, hardware evaluation, test, and troubleshooting
• Support production and sustainment activities for new and existing products
• Debug complex circuits and work with hardware suppliers to resolve issues
• Create and maintain design documentation, verification test procedures, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and reports
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and learn from experienced engineers to drive continuous improvement

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals (analog/digital circuits, signal integrity, power)
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical capability
• Clear technical writing and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance

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Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with printed board assembly (PBA/PCB) design tools
• Experience with FPGA hardware designs and local power supply design
• Knowledge of memory interfaces (DDR, QSPI) and data transfer protocols (PCIe, Ethernet, JESD204, I2C, JTAG)
• Familiarity with electronics manufacturing, test methodologies, and AS9145-compliant processes
• Experience developing compact embedded systems for harsh environments
• Experience supporting product development and electronics equipment sustainment

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $64,926 - $110,374 per year (range provided by the client; final salary depends on experience, location, and other factors)
• Competitive benefits for employees working 20+ hours/week: medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; 401(k); disability and life insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays, parental and other legally required leaves
• Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and other learning programs
• Additional company-specific recognition programs and perks

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Location & Clearance

• Location: Merrimack, NH (on-site or as required by project). Use the authoritative job location when applying.
• This position requires U.S. work authorization and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.

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What We Value

Confidential Client values collaboration, continuous learning, technical curiosity, and the ability to solve complex engineering challenges. If you're an early-career electrical engineer eager to grow technical skills in a mission-driven environment, this role is for you.

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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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