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Systems Eng 1

Confidential ClientAerospace & Defense
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$98,598
Milton, Georgia
18 Hours Ago

The Systems Engineer 1 at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on supporting the development, testing, and certification of advanced avionics systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet regulatory and customer requirements, gaining hands-on experience throughout the full systems engineering lifecycle in an onsite aerospace environment.

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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, Aerospace & Avionics.

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


What You’ll Do

This entry-level Systems Engineering role offers hands-on exposure to avionics product development across requirements, integration, test, verification, and certification. You will work closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to help deliver safe, reliable avionics systems.

  • Contribute to development and verification across the product lifecycle
  • Support requirements development, traceability, and compliance activities
  • Participate in laboratory testing, system integration, and product validation
  • Assist with certification documentation and demonstration of compliance to industry/regulatory standards
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, database, and systems engineers
  • Troubleshoot issues, support root-cause analysis, and propose product improvements
  • Take part in technical reviews, design reviews, and product team meetings
  • Support field service and customer questions for assigned products
  • Gain exposure to aviation standards and certification processes

What We’re Looking For

Ideal candidates are early-career engineers or recent graduates with strong analytical ability and a desire to learn aerospace systems.

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn complex aerospace systems
  • Ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to interpret technical requirements and produce organized engineering deliverables
  • Exposure to software development, programming, modeling, or systems engineering concepts is a plus
  • Experience with C, C++, MATLAB, or similar engineering tools is beneficial
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Passion for aviation, technology, and continuous learning

Why Engineers Love Working Here

  • Work on avionics products flown in aircraft worldwide
  • Exposure to the complete systems engineering lifecycle
  • Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers and technical leaders
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts aviation safety and performance
  • Collaborative environment that supports career growth
  • Innovation-focused culture backed by a global aerospace organization

What Success Looks Like

  • Delivers high-quality engineering documentation and test artifacts
  • Demonstrates measurable growth in systems engineering knowledge
  • Collaborates effectively across hardware, software, and test teams
  • Supports verification, validation, and compliance activities on schedule
  • Contributes to project milestones and takes ownership of assigned work

Mindset & Core Values

  • Innovation — creative engineering and continuous improvement
  • Excellence — high standards in quality and reliability
  • Resilience — solving technical challenges in demanding environments
  • Ownership — proactive, collaborative, adaptable, solutions-oriented

Benefits & Perks

Benefits begin on day one for full-time employees.

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with safe harbor match (within 60 days)
  • 9/80 work schedule option with every other Friday off
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and 14 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
  • Wellness and employee assistance programs

Work Environment & Eligibility

This role is onsite in Milton, GA due to the hands-on nature of laboratory testing, systems integration, and close collaboration with engineering teams.

Confidential Client’s aerospace products may be subject to U.S. export laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR). Employment eligibility may depend on U.S. work authorization or citizenship consistent with those regulations.


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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