About Careertakes

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Role overview

Confidential Client seeks an Entry Level Engineer to join a test and technology development team at their Bettis site laboratory. This is a hands-on engineering role supporting mechanical, electrical, and software test activities for mission-critical systems. The position is located in West Mifflin, PA and is a full-time role.

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What You’ll Do

The successful candidate will support lab and test programs by:

• Designing and procuring mechanical test equipment and fixtures
• Planning, troubleshooting, and implementing Lock-Out-Tag-Out (LOTO) procedures for electrical systems and instrumentation work
• Developing and maintaining LabVIEW software for National Instruments control systems
• Supporting instrumentation, data acquisition, and test automation tasks
• Participating in test planning, execution, and documentation
• Traveling occasionally to vendors and shipyards for emergent testing and on-site support

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What We’re Looking For

Required / preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering, or a related technical/engineering field (or a Master’s in a related field)
• Strong verbal communication and test-engineering skills
• Hands-on troubleshooting and laboratory experience
• Preferred: experience with LabVIEW; familiarity with MATLAB, Pro/E (Creo) or SolidWorks is a plus
• Ability to work in a team environment, follow safety procedures, and document test results clearly

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $63,900 – $97,800 per year (salary will be based on experience, qualifications, and business considerations)
• Health, Dental & Vision insurance
• Disability, Life & Accident insurance
• 401(k) Savings program and Capital Accumulation Plan
• Paid time off, parental leave, and flexible work schedules where eligible
• Tuition assistance and student debt benefit programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources

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Requirements & Eligibility

• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter where applicable.
• This position is with a government contractor; candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test in accordance with federal contractor policies (marijuana testing included).
• Employment decisions will comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Why Apply

This role offers early-career engineers an opportunity to develop test engineering, LabVIEW software, and hands-on systems experience in a technically rigorous environment supporting national-level programs. If you enjoy practical problem solving, instrumentation, and working on complex test systems, this position provides strong growth potential.

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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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