About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

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 is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to join an RF-focused design team. You will work on RF systems, subsystems and components (antennas, RF circuit card assemblies, radomes, RF test equipment) and support prototype hardware development.

• Collaborate within multi-discipline teams to solve complex RF/mechanical engineering problems
• Create 3D CAD models and produce engineering drawings for RF product designs
• Develop prototype hardware and coordinate fabrication with shop/ suppliers
• Support hands-on integration and test of prototype hardware
• Lead and participate in design and drawing reviews with peers and subject-matter experts
• Apply engineering processes and tools to ensure manufacturability and testability

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Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Technology, or a related STEM field
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience (can include internships/co-ops) in mechanical design or RF/electronics packaging
• Experience using 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools to create parts and assemblies
• Experience performing design and analysis for packaging of RF products (e.g., CCAs, antennas, radomes, RF test equipment, harnesses/interconnects)
• Experience creating Technical Data Packages (TDPs) and applying Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to obtain an INTERIM U.S. government security clearance prior to start; U.S. citizenship required

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Qualifications We Prefer

• Master of Science (MS) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience with Creo Parametric or equivalent 3D CAD systems
• Background in antenna packaging, electronics packaging, harness/interconnect design
• Hands-on experience fabricating prototype designs and supporting test integration
• Experience with tolerance analysis and collaborative multi-discipline development
• Self-motivated problem solver with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $57,200 - $108,800 USD per year (good-faith estimate representing all experience levels)
• Eligible candidates may receive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and potential incentive compensation depending on business unit and role
• Relocation assistance may be available based on candidate eligibility

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Security & Work Location

• This is an onsite position located in Tucson, AZ.
• Active, transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required prior to start; candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for clearance. Ability to obtain special program access after start may be required.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select interview steps in-person at a client office as part of a secure hiring process.

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A Note About the Role & Employer

This opening is managed by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform. If selected, you will be employed directly by Confidential Client. The role is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers who want hands-on mechanical design experience within RF/electronics product development and to work on mission-focused systems.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.