Examinations Infrastructure Electrical Engineer, Entry Level
The Entry-Level Electrical Engineer at Confidential Client supports the maintenance and enhancement of electrical systems and tools used for hardware examinations critical to naval nuclear reactor safety. The role involves configuring and troubleshooting examination equipment, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliable and safe operation of examination infrastructure.
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Position Overview
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role supports examinations and test infrastructure used to evaluate critical hardware components. You will help set up, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical examination and test systems (power supplies, signal conditioning, instrumentation, data acquisition and control hardware). This is a hands-on opportunity to develop instrumentation, circuitry, and test-system skills while working closely with senior engineers, technicians, and operations personnel.
What You’ll Do
- Support setup, configuration, and checkout of electrical examination/test systems (power supplies, instrumentation, signal conditioning, DAQ, and control hardware)
- Troubleshoot electrical and electronic issues during test and examination activities
- Maintain and update schematics, wiring diagrams, configuration records, and equipment status logs
- Perform calibrations, functional checks, and system readiness activities to ensure safe, reliable test execution
- Coordinate with senior engineers, technicians, IT, and maintenance to resolve hardware/software issues
- Participate in post-exam reviews and continuous improvement initiatives to increase reliability and maintainability of examination infrastructure
- Follow electrical safety, security, and quality procedures; document findings and communicate clearly with team members
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical/engineering/science field from an accredited institution (Master’s degree also acceptable)
- Strong foundational knowledge in circuits, instrumentation, and control systems
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and eagerness to learn new tools and processes quickly
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and strong attention to detail
- Legally authorized to work in the U.S. (see location & compliance below for additional requirements)
Preferred
- Degree specifically in Electrical Engineering
- GPA of 3.2 or higher
- Experience or coursework with data acquisition systems, signal conditioning, instrumentation, and test-fixture wiring
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay range: $63,900 – $97,800 per year (range provided by the employer; actual pay based on experience and qualifications)
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- Disability, life, and accident insurance
- 401(k) savings and capital accumulation plans
- Paid personal & medical time off; paid parental leave
- Flexible work schedules, tuition assistance, and student debt benefit programs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, and other voluntary benefits
Location & Compliance
- Location: Idaho Falls, ID (on-site)
- Citizenship & security: This role requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants selected will be subject to a federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter.
- Drug testing: Candidates must be able to pass required pre-employment drug screening. Marijuana testing will be conducted consistent with federal law and applicable regulations (including 10 CFR 707 where applicable).
- Employment type: Full-time
Keywords & Skills (for search / ATS)
- Electrical engineer
- Examinations infrastructure
- Instrumentation and data acquisition (DAQ)
- Test systems and signal conditioning
- Troubleshooting and schematics
- Entry-level / early-career
- Idaho Falls, ID
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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