About Careertakes

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks an entry-level Mechanical Engineer I (Hardware Test Engineer) to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test team. You will support hardware test activities across development and production, helping validate designs, mitigate risk, and qualify products for environmental and structural requirements. This is an onsite role based in Andover, MA, and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.

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Key Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation planning and conduct hardware tests including vibration, mechanical shock, temperature, altitude, humidity, and structural testing
• Acquire and analyze dynamic and thermal data
• Coordinate test fixture design and integrate with test setups
• Prepare test plans, schedules, test reports, and archival technical documentation
• Work directly with design engineering, structural analysis, manufacturing engineering, and program stakeholders
• Provide factory and supplier testing support domestically and internationally as required
• Travel to test sites to support test execution or design discussions (as assigned)
• Own assigned projects to meet schedule, cost, and technical objectives

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related STEM field completed by the start date
• Experience with solid-modeling CAD tools (e.g., CREO or equivalent)
• Experience with MATLAB for data analysis
• U.S. citizenship is required (ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance)
• Ability to work onsite in Andover, MA

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in hardware and environmental testing (dynamic shock/vibration, climatic, structural)
• Background in signal processing, data acquisition, or field test instrumentation
• Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
• Willingness to travel to government and other customer facilities in support of program activities

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $62,900 - $119,700 USD (good-faith estimate covering all experience levels)
• Eligible benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on business unit and role.
• Relocation eligibility may be available.

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Additional Information

• Employment type: Full-time, Onsite (primary work performed at client facilities in Andover, MA)
• Security requirement: Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day 1; candidates must be eligible for clearance and meet citizenship requirements
• This role may require on-site attendance for select interview steps regardless of role designation
• Confidential Client is committed to safety, accountability, collaboration, and innovation

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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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