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

• Perform software unit and integration testing and develop/maintain test automation on host environments.
• Execute integration and troubleshooting of software components across multiple networks, working with customer SMEs.
• Work in both development and lab environments; ensure components are integrated and tested in the appropriate environment.
• Collaborate with software developers, system and hardware engineers, and integration/test engineers to diagnose root causes during installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
• Produce and maintain clear, concise technical documentation to support integration and future efforts.
• Submit detailed problem reports and support corrective actions.
• Participate in full software development lifecycle activities (requirements through test).

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline plus 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with entry-level related engineering experience.
• Experience integrating and testing software and hardware components in Unix and Windows environments.
• Familiarity with formal software life-cycle development methodologies (requirements through test).
• Ability to obtain Security+ certification within 6 months of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for positions needing a government security clearance.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance (preferred).
• Experience with test automation for installation, configuration, and verification.
• Familiarity with software network interfaces and multi-network troubleshooting.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and Agile systems engineering.
• Experience using Confluence and JIRA.
• Proficiency with scripting languages for developing, debugging, and maintaining test scripts.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

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Location & Clearance

• Primary work location: San Diego, CA (on-site with a partial hybrid schedule).
• Travel: approximately 10% of the time.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• This role supports government programs and requires eligibility for or possession of a security clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (primary level): $79,300 — $137,600 per year.
• Confidential client considers experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining final compensation. Additional pay elements (overtime, shift differential, discretionary or annual bonuses) may apply depending on role.
• Typical benefits may include health insurance, life and disability coverage, savings/retirement plans, paid holidays and PTO, and other client-specific benefits.

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About the Role & Team

Our confidential client in the Engineering sector seeks an engineer who is a self-starter and comfortable working in an Integrated Product Team environment. You will contribute to software that spans design, development, and test phases, and support systems with high expectations and tight timelines. The role emphasizes collaboration, adaptability, and producing high-quality documentation to enable future integrations.

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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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