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, Graduate — Technology (Hardware & Software Solutions).

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

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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring students and new graduates across multiple engineering and software tracks for a structured graduate program in Fort Collins, CO. This program places early-career engineers into roles across software, firmware, electrical, mechanical, systems, security, mobile, UX, data science, and validation teams. Many roles focus on product and solution work that supports hardware and software offerings.

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What you’ll do

• Join a cohort-style graduate program and contribute to real product and services work from day one.
• Work on cross-functional engineering projects that span software, firmware, hardware integration, and cloud services.
• Design, prototype, test, and validate features using modern development tools and engineering practices.
• Participate in agile teams, code reviews, design reviews, and system-level integration activities.
• Use data and analytics to inform product decisions, improve reliability, and automate workflows.
• Present technical findings to peers and leaders and support customer-facing technical tasks when needed.

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Who we’re looking for

We are seeking students and recent graduates with up to 24 months of relevant professional experience who demonstrate strong technical aptitude, collaboration skills, and a desire to learn. Candidates must be able to obtain work authorization in the US without employer sponsorship.

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Core tracks & representative skills

Electrical Engineering

• Python, C, EE design, FPGA, 2D/3D CAD, ADC/DAC, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers

Software Development

• Java, Python, C++, React, Node, RESTful & GraphQL APIs, Azure DevOps, AWS CodePipeline, Splunk observability

Mechanical Engineering

• Mechanical design, CAD, Python, C

Data Science & Analytics

• Python, SQL, Splunk, Power BI, data modeling, forecasting, automation, basic ML concepts

Firmware Development

• C/C++, debugging, GitHub, quality testing, SDLC familiarity

Cyber Security

• Python, JavaScript, SQL, authentication, encryption basics, IDS/IPS, networking concepts

Mobile Applications

• Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, Java (iOS and Android development)

Systems Validation & Integration

• SQA, test automation, Agile (Scrum/DevOps), project reporting, cross-platform testing

UX Design

• Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, prototyping and user testing

Materials & Reliability

• Thermal analysis, mechanics of materials, reliability testing, CAD

Systems Engineering

• Scripting (Python), C++, algorithm development, system-level thinking

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Education & required experience

• Has completed or is completing a university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent).
• Degree must be completed prior to the role start date.
• No more than 24 months of prior relevant professional experience (excluding internships, TA, research, or military service).
• No more than 12 months since graduation from a university program.
• Must be able to obtain work authorization in the United States without requiring sponsorship in the future.

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Preferred majors & skills

• Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Data Science, or Computer Engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in cross-functional teams and delivering results
• Solid communication and presentation skills for both technical and executive audiences
• Familiarity with MS PowerPoint and Excel
• Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and ability to work in ambiguous situations

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Compensation & benefits

• Base pay range for US candidates: $72,600 to $108,950 annually. Additional pay may include bonus and/or equity. Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; generous paid leave including parental leave; paid holidays; and retirement planning resources.

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Program details & culture

• Cohort-based onboarding with mentorship and rotation opportunities across teams.
• Hands-on work that impacts product and customer experiences.
• Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and career development for early-career talent.
• Confidential Client provides an environment to build technical depth and broad systems knowledge.

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Keywords & tags

• Software & Engineering Graduate
• New graduate engineer
• Entry-level software engineer
• Firmware engineer new grad
• Electrical engineering graduate
• Data science graduate

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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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