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

This entry-level role places you on a mission-focused engineering team supporting naval nuclear propulsion control systems. You will:

• Support design, development, test, and sustainment of embedded instrumentation & control (I&C) systems for submarine propulsion plants.
• Build practical systems engineering and troubleshooting skills using your electrical or computer engineering foundation.
• Develop deep understanding of instrumentation, control logic, sensors, and actuator interfaces that ensure safe, reliable plant operation.
• Execute laboratory and field testing; analyze results and implement corrective actions.
• Interact with fleet operators and technical stakeholders to assess emergent issues and provide rapid technical support.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate hardware, firmware, and software components.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related technical or science discipline — or a Master’s in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship (required).
• Ability to successfully complete a Federal background investigation and meet eligibility for access to classified matter.
• Ability to pass employer-required drug testing (company policy complies with federal rules).
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.

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Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong academic performance (GPA ≥ 3.0 preferred).
• Academic project, internship, or co-op experience in embedded systems, hardware, firmware, or software development.
• Familiarity with systems engineering concepts, instrumentation, and control-system testing.
• Practical troubleshooting experience and a willingness to support field operations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $63,900 - $97,800 per year (range provided by the client; actual compensation will depend on experience and qualifications).
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability, life, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) savings program and capital accumulation plan.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and flexible work schedules (as eligible).
• Tuition assistance, student-debt benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, and other voluntary benefits.

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Additional Hiring Information

• Location: Niskayuna, NY — this role requires work at the client’s facilities and may include coordinated interaction with fleet or training sites.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens and will be subject to federal background checks and clearance eligibility requirements.
• This position is posted on behalf of a Confidential Client; Careertakes is the recruiting partner and not the hiring employer.
• Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities during the application or interview process.

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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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