About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a Confidential Client in the defense, aerospace & security industry.

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

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What You’ll Do

You will support the development of next-generation electronic systems by applying mechanical engineering fundamentals to design, analysis, prototyping, and test. Typical responsibilities include:

• Support mechanical design and analyses (thermal and structural) using classical methods and finite element analysis
• Develop an understanding of military standards and high-reliability airborne electronics design
• Generate and assess designs against environmental and functional requirements; produce prototypes for test and verification
• Create and review 3D solid models, apply GD&T principles, and perform tolerance analyses to ensure fit and function
• Coordinate and communicate design intent across engineering disciplines, Procurement, Operations, and Program Management
• Participate in lab and bench-level testing to validate designs and iterate on hardware

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Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering (or related engineering degree)
• Coursework in thermodynamics and structural analysis
• Experience with CAD tools for part and assembly modeling
• Strong communication skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and in small teams
• Solid problem-solving skills and ability to contribute to complex engineering projects

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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with prototypes or hardware
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing / 3D printing workflows
• Experience with PTC Creo (formerly Pro/Engineer)
• Experience with ANSYS Mechanical, Icepak, and/or Electronics Desktop for thermal or structural analysis
• Background in manufacturing, production, and sustainment of mechanical systems
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Experience with Model Based Engineering (MBE) / Model Based Definition (MBD) / digital engineering
• Active Secret clearance (or eligibility to obtain one)

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Employment Type & Location

This opportunity is for Full-Time employment and may be offered on a Contractor basis depending on program needs. This role is primarily onsite at the client facility in Totowa, NJ (onsite engineering work supporting electronic systems).

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Benefits

Regular employees scheduled 20+ hours/week may be eligible for benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, access to health savings accounts, retirement savings (401k) options, disability and life insurance, employee assistance programs, paid time off and holidays, and other wellness and recognition programs. Specific benefit eligibility and details will be provided by the Confidential Client and may vary by employment type and job classification.

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About the Confidential Client

The Confidential Client is a leading organization in the defense, aerospace, and security engineering space. The client develops advanced electronics and systems used across air, land, sea, and space domains. Joining this team provides the chance to work on cutting-edge hardware that supports national security missions while collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.

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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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