About Careertakes

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Mechanical / Hardware Test Engineer to join a Mechanical Analysis & Test team in Andover, MA (onsite). This role supports hardware testing across development and production programs for aerospace & defense systems. U.S. citizenship is required and candidates must hold or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform instrumentation planning and execute hardware tests (vibration, mechanical shock, thermal, altitude, humidity, structural)
• Collect, analyze, and interpret dynamic and thermal test data
• Coordinate test fixture design and setup with design/manufacturing teams
• Prepare test plans, schedules, and technical test reports that meet archival standards
• Provide factory and supplier test support (domestic and international as needed)
• Support rapid-response production troubleshooting and environmental stress screening
• Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis, manufacturing engineering, and program customers
• Travel to test sites and government facilities as required to support test execution and design reviews
• Own assigned projects to meet schedule, cost, and technical requirements

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Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field by start date
• Experience with solid modeling (CREO or equivalent)
• Experience using Matlab (data processing / analysis)
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Preferred qualifications

• Experience with environmental and hardware testing (dynamic shock/vibration, climatic, structural)
• Experience with signal processing, data acquisition systems, or field test instrumentation
• Prior exposure to generating archival technical reports
• Willingness to travel to government/customer sites in support of programs

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Location, work type & security

• Location: Andover, MA (onsite)
• Work type: Onsite; may require some travel to test sites and supplier facilities
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required or ability to obtain/maintain one (U.S. citizens only)

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Compensation & benefits

• Salary range (good-faith estimate): $62,900 - $119,700 USD per year
• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, and performance-based incentive programs (specific benefits depend on business unit and position)

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Why join

• Work on challenging, mission-critical aerospace & defense hardware with experienced engineers
• Gain hands-on test experience across the full lifecycle: design verification, qualification, and production support
• Opportunity for professional development and cross-functional collaboration within a large engineering organization

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Keywords (for candidates)

• Mechanical Engineer I
• Hardware Test Engineer
• Environmental testing (vibration, shock, thermal)
• CREO, Matlab
• DoD Secret clearance required

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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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