About Careertakes

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level engineer to support radar threat analysis and modeling for aerospace & defense programs. You will work with a technical team to analyze foreign threat systems, build models, and produce actionable technical intelligence.

• Conduct all-source technical intelligence analysis of foreign threat systems with emphasis on multi-function phased-array radars and surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems.
• Perform system performance assessments and postulate subsystem designs (phased-array antennas, transmitters/receivers, radar signal processors, algorithms).
• Develop threat system models to reflect intelligence assessments, including waveform scheduling, correlation/tracking, and signal-processing elements.
• Produce technical briefings, reports, and papers that clearly convey analyses and assessments.
• Ensure threat characterizations are accurately maintained in technical databases (for example, Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database - EWIRDB).
• Present findings to customers, program managers, and cross-functional engineering teams.

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Qualifications

Basic (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Graduating GPA of 3.5+.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting technical material to customers and management.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must possess (or be eligible to obtain and maintain) a Final TOP SECRET/SSBI clearance (or meet eligibility for Final TOP SECRET).

Preferred

• Proficiency with MATLAB for modeling and analysis.
• Familiarity with radar signal processing and waveform concepts.
• Software development experience and object-oriented programming skills (preferred but not required).
• Resident of the Triana / Huntsville, AL area or willing to relocate.
• Ability to travel up to 10% annually.

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Physical & Other Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 30–40 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to access and navigate all areas of the client’s facilities as required.

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Compensation (Estimated)

• Estimated base: $68,413 per year (reported estimate).

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About the Team & Employer

You will join a small, multidisciplinary engineering team focused on air and missile defense technologies, radar systems, modeling & simulation, and prototype hardware development/testing. As an entry-level engineer, you’ll receive mentorship and work on tasks that directly support technical assessments and operational analysis for defense customers.

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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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