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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client’s Effector Guidance Electronics (EGE) — Power Electronics & Controls (PE&C) team is seeking an early-career engineer to design, analyze, simulate, and test power and analog electronics used in guidance and control subsystems. You will work on discrete and module-based power conversion, sensing and monitoring circuits, and related analog circuitry. This role reports to technical leadership and works across mechanical, systems, and ECAD teams.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, simulate and test power conversion circuitry (non‑isolated topologies such as buck, boost, buck‑boost) for modules and discrete implementations
• Include thermal considerations in power designs and validate via test
• Work with ECAD/layout engineers to guide PWB layout for power circuitry and create technical drawings
• Develop and execute bench test procedures, analyze results, and iterate designs
• Present technical data and design reviews to program leadership and cross‑functional teams
• Deliver design work on schedule and follow engineering processes and technical standards

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Qualifications You Must Have

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
• U.S. citizenship (required) and ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government security clearance
• Active DoD Secret clearance required after day 1
• Experience with low‑level electronic components (resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors) and ability to design with them
• Experience with non‑isolated converter topologies (buck, boost, buck‑boost)
• Experience designing, analyzing, and testing analog circuits (FET, BJT, op‑amp circuits)

Note: Experience may come from coursework, research, projects, or on‑the‑job experience.

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Qualifications We Prefer

Strong candidates may have one or more of the following:

• Lab experience specific to power electronics and control electronics
• Familiarity with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SIMPLIS, Saber) and analysis tools (e.g., Mathcad)
• Experience with PCB layout considerations for power electronics
• Basic understanding of power converter and motor drive control schemes
• Demonstrated use of electrical CAD or schematic/simulation tools

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Location, Clearance & Work Type

• Location: Huntsville, AL — this is an onsite role (primarily onsite work at the client’s Huntsville facility)
• Security: Active DoD Secret clearance required; U.S. citizens only
• As part of a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in person at client locations

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Salary & Benefits

• Salary range (good‑faith estimate): $57,200 – $108,800 USD per year
• Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, and eligibility for incentive compensation depending on level and business unit
• Relocation eligibility may apply where noted

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Why Join This Team

This is an opportunity to work on challenging power and analog problems within aerospace & defense, learn from experienced engineers, and see designs through from concept to test. The Confidential Client values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation, and provides a team environment where initiative is recognized.

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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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