About Careertakes

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Position Overview

This entry-level Computational Engineer role is ideal for a recent graduate with strong foundations in applied mathematics, physics, and scientific computing. You will help develop, analyze, and optimize numerical models and simulations that represent real-world physical systems. Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to turn theory into reproducible computational solutions.

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Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement numerical models and simulations using tools such as Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica.
• Apply multivariable calculus, linear algebra, and differential equations to formulate and solve engineering and physics problems.
• Support simulation, analysis, and optimization of physical systems and prototype models.
• Write clean, documented, and reproducible code; automate workflows with Bash/Shell scripting.
• Validate models and results with analytical techniques, data analysis, and comparison to experimental or reference data.
• Collaborate with engineers, data scientists, and researchers to support research, prototyping, and system design.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of ordinary and partial differential equations, multivariable calculus, and linear algebra.
• Practical experience with one or more computational tools: Python, Julia, MATLAB, or Mathematica.
• Demonstrated analytical reasoning, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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Preferred / Desired Skills

• Coursework or project experience in computational physics, numerical methods, or scientific computing.
• Exposure to electrodynamics, signal processing, or computational modeling of physical systems.
• Familiarity with data-mining techniques or open-source intelligence (OSINT) tools.
• Internship or research experience in modeling, simulation, or scientific programming.

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Security Clearance

• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain Top Secret / SCI clearance with polygraph (POLY). Employment contingent on clearance adjudication per federal requirements.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $64,000 — $128,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications).
• Benefits typically include medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and other standard employee benefits.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Savage, MD (on-site or as specified by the hiring manager).
• Employment Type: Full-time.

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What We’re Looking For

We seek motivated early-career engineers who are excited to apply mathematical methods and modern programming tools to solve challenging, physics-based problems. The ideal candidate cares about writing reproducible code, validating results, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver robust computational products.

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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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